Senior Underwriter, M&A

Zurich Financial Services (www.zurich.com) is an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network that focuses its activities on its key markets in North America and Europe. Founded in 1872, Zurich is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Through its offices in more than 50 countries, 57,000 Zurich employees serve clients in more than 120 countries. In North America, Zurich (www.zurichna.com) is a leading commercial property-casualty insurance provider serving the global corporate, large corporate, middle market, small business (not offered in Canada), specialties and programs sectors. Job ID: 18144 Posting Title: Senior Underwriter, M&A Working Location: Manhattan, NY Employment Status: Full-Time Job Summary: Zurich is seeking a production underwriter to join our dynamic and growing M&A group within our Global Corporate unit. THIS IS A P&C POSITION. CANDIDATES WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT P&C EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Global Corporate in North America serves the large corporate and commercial markets with global and domestic solutions, including both property and custom-tailored casualty programs. We have set the standard in the industry which others now follow, and continue to do so with our M&A group.In this key role as a production underwriter, you will be responsible for analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business, focusing on the unique needs of the M&A market. Since your limits and authority will be broad, and your assignments will be complex, you must have significant experience selling and underwriting WC, GL, and auto programs, plus have proven technical skills.You will work a national territory and interact heavily with our brokers, M&A specialists, and additional product specialists (including underwriters within our property, D&O, reps & warranties and excess umbrella areas) as part of out whole account approach to our clients. As you build broker relationships, it will be your responsibility to maintain those relationships as well. If you feel your skills and experience meet our needs, please feel free to post your profile and resume for this position. Please, no calls.. Job Qualifications: We prefer a Bachelors Degree, but will accept equivalent work experience.A minimum of five years of experience as an underwriter or production underwriter in the P&C industry is absolutely mandatory; along with that is the required in-depth knowledge of the product lines, as well as legal and regulatory guidelines. Additionally, you must have a proven ability to effectively assess complex risk.Superb verbal and written communication skills are required, as are solid negotiation skills.We have a highly technical work environment; you must be computer literate, with solid PC skills.A proven, proactive and creative approach to problem solving is required.Lastly, we work in a true team environment. You must be able to function effectively in our culture. We have the vision to provide the compensation, training and development opportunities to attract world class talent like you. An EEO/AA Employer, Zurich supports a diverse workforce. Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume submitted via our website will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Staffing Agency Portal for resume submission.