Job Title:
Underwriter - Construction Property
Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: Atlanta, GA
Created: 2026-05-12
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
p style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackZurich gives you the tools and support to construct a rewarding career in the Insurance industry. We are looking for a Construction Property Underwriter to cover our South territory. While this position will be based out of our Atlanta, GA office, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/market three days per week./span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black /spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackAs a Construction Property Underwriter, you will have a chance to use your marketing and analytical skills along with your knowledge of buildings to analyze and underwrite new and renewal Property business both in the US. This is a market facing position and we are seeking someone with a strong sales execution mindset and knowledge of commercial construction Property policies. There will be 20%-30% travel for this position./span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackKey Accountabilities of this role:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif /pulli style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackAdminister and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackDevelop, maintain collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business-related needs, as appropriate./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackDevelop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackSupport the organizations sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackProactively seek renewal and new account opportunities./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackComplete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackQualify accounts to meet with the organizations appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackMake broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose./spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black /span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackBasic Qualifications for Construction Property Underwriter:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif /pulli style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area./spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackOR/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackOR/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackOR/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackAND/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackKnowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackKnowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackExperience with Microsoft Office/span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackPreferred Qualifications:/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black /span/pulli style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackBachelor’s Degree/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackAbility to effectively assess risk/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackStrong negotiation skills/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackSuperior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackPossess knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackExcellent oral and written communication skills/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackStrong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackDemonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackPC and related software skills/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackCPCU or CRIS a plus/span/li/uldiv/divp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptYour pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The proposed Salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $95,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptWe offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards a title= href=target=_selfhere/a.]/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptstrong /strong/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptstrongWhy Zurich?/strong/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptAt Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. 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®./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptJoin us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich 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./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033./span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptstrong /strong/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptstrongPlease note:/strong Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal./span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifLocation(s): AM - AtlantabrRemote Working: HybridbrSchedule: Full TimebrEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No br brspan style=color:#ffffffLinkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-WL1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID /span/span/pp /pp /p