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pspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackZurich is seeking a Construction Casualty Underwriter Level II or Sr. Level III for our Commercial Insurance team in our Washington, DC office. This is a hybrid position that requires two-days per week in office. /span/span/span/span/pp/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=vertical-align:baselinespan style=color:blackThis role will be filled at either the Construction Casualty Underwriter (Level II) or Senior Construction Casualty Underwriter (Level III)span style=border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in./spanThe hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicants experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position./span/span/span/span/pp/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackAs Construction Casualty Underwriter Level II or Senior Level III you will have a chance to use your marketing and analytical skills. Specifically, you will analyze and underwrite new and renewal business, under general direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of higher technical complexity ensuring a high level service to customers. This is a market facing position thus we are seeking someone with a strong sales execution mindset and knowledge of construction Casualty policies.brbrSome of the key accountabilities of this role include:/span/span/span/span/pp/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackAdminister and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackDevelop, maintain amp; collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business related needs, as appropriate./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackDevelop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents amp; brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents amp; brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackSupport the organizations sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackProactively seek renewal and new account opportunities./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackComplete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackQualify accounts to meet with the organizations appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackMake broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose./span/span/span/span/li/ulp/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackBasic Qualifications: Construction Casualty UW II:/span/span/span/span/pp/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspanspan style=color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/span/span/span/span/spanbrspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspanOR/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspanHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/span/span/span/span/spanbrspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspanOR/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspanZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/span/span/span/span/spanbrspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspanOR/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspanZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or/span/span/span/span/spanspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspanUnderwriting Support area/span/span/span/span/spanbrspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspanAND/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspanKnowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspanKnowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspanExperience with Microsoft Office/span/span/span/span/span/li/ulp/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifOR/span/spanbr/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackBasic Qualifications: Senior Construction Casualty UW III:/span/span/span/span/pp/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=vertical-align:baselinespan style=border:1.0pt none windowtext;padding:0.0inHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=vertical-align:baselinespan style=border:1.0pt none windowtext;padding:0.0inHigh 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=vertical-align:baselinespan style=border:1.0pt none windowtext;padding:0.0inspan style=color:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR/span/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=vertical-align:baselinespan style=border:1.0pt none windowtext;padding:0.0inspan style=color:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/span/span/span/span/span/span/li/ulp/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackPreferred Qualifications:/span/span/span/span/pp/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackBachelors Degree/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackTechnical knowledge of commercial Construction Casualty Underwriting/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackEstablished broker relationships (Retail, select brokers) in Mid-Atlantic Region/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackSales execution mindset/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackCreative problem solving skills/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackStrong verbal and written communication skills/span/span/span/span/li/uldiv/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=_blank style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifA future with Zurich. 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