Remote Commercial Insurance Underwriter

Technical Underwriter

Zurich is currently hiring a Technical Underwriter to join the North America Technical Underwriting team at Zurich North America. The Technical Underwriter will report to the Auto Technical Director. This person will utilize their underwriting expertise to manage, design and drive diverse multidimensional strategies for our Auto book of business. S/he will work closely with our Global Colleagues and Business Unit Heads of Underwriting to deliver portfolio quality and performance measurements, technical underwriting strategies, product management and pricing that support the achievement of the financial plans for our market-facing units.

Monitor underwriting strategy relating to performance metrics, data and insights, syndicate findings and adjust underwriting strategy as necessary.

• Operate in established Zurich Risk Policy, Global Underwriting Policy and underwriting governance policies, and operationalize the policies into guidelines and best practices.
• Lead various projects, aligning appropriate resources, setting project direction and engage work team with successful outcome.
• Assist with approval of terms and conditions and Line of Business-wide issues, enabling Underwriters to write profitable business.
• Be responsible for key aspects of portfolio management, including analysis to monitor profitability and growth of specialty areas of business.
• Lead underwriting operational transformation and support a sound governance framework in assigned area.
• Contribute to the development of strategic Line of Business underwriting goals, and underwriting policy for the assigned Line of Business.
• Partner with peer Technical Underwriting members and Business Units to execute underwriting strategy.
• Lead relevant Line of Business projects, partnering with Technical Underwriting and Business Unit team members.
• Participate in compliance-related queries, including regulatory exams and insurance department inquiries.
• Act as a subject matter expert in developing underwriting technical training content and deliver technical training.
• Bachelors Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Underwriting areaOR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Underwriting area

Advanced knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory environment

• Advanced knowledge of Auto lines of business
• Portfolio management, underwriting, product underwriting, product development, risk selection and pricing experience
• Ability to lead the organization through innovative and creative thinking

We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. The proposed Salary range for this position is $132,500.00 - $217,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment-so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future-for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg, AM - Remote Work (US)

Remote Working: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

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