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pspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eZurich is seeking a Middle Markets Underwriter in New York City.  /span/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eMiddle Markets is a key business segment within Zurich and we are focused on attracting top customer advocates who possess a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills and solution focused problem solving abilities. Our industry focus includes (not limited to) General Industries, Manufacturing, and Real Estate. Zurich Middle Markets offers end to end solutions for our customers inclusive of international programs. /span/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eAs a Senior Middle Markets Underwriter you will handle complex new and renewal Middle Markets business. As a member of Zurichs Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers in the New York City region. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!/span/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eThe Senior Middle Markets Underwriter is responsible for:/span/span/span/span/pp /pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eServing as a customer industry advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end to end solution for their insurance needs./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eUsing a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eUsing risk insights, data, and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eIdentifying gaps involves and aligning Zurich's products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eDemonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an innovative advisor/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eUnderwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eMarket facing presence and production within the growing Middle Markets division /span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eAdministering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eDeveloping and maintaining agency and broker relationships/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eWorking within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments/span/span/span/span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eBasic Qualifications:/span/span/span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eMiddle Markets Underwriter (Senior):/span/span/span/span/pp /pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.brOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrAND/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eKnowledge of Microsoft Office/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eExperience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business Experience working in a team environment/span/span/span/span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3ePreferred Qualifications: /span/span/span/span/pp /pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eBachelor's Degree/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eMarket facing, Property Casualty underwriting experience/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3e3 or more years of Underwriting experience in Middle Market or larger./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eAbility to effectively assess risk/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eStrong negotiation skills/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eStrong retail broker relationships/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eSuperior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3ePossess knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eExcellent oral and written communication skills/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eStrong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eDemonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eCPCU and ARM a plus/span/span/span/span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifCompensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, click a href=style=color:blue;text-decoration:underlinehere/a. Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases. bCandidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education. /bThe salary provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. The starting salary range for this position is span style=color:black$115,000.00 - $165,000.00./span/span/span/pdiv/divpbrspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifAs a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (a href=target=_blankstyle=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifA future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?/span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifNow is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click a href=to learn more./span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifAs a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet /span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifZurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. /span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifLocation(s): AM - New YorkbrRemote Working: HybridbrSchedule: Full TimebrEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No/span/span span style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif br brspan style=color:#ffffffLinkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-AK1 #LI-HYBRID /span/span/span/pp /pp /p