Executive Underwriter, Construction Casualty

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Manage intricate new and renewal domestic Construction Casualty accounts.

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert within the team.

• Oversee and enforce underwriting rules and guidelines, as well as insurance laws and regulations, including annual rating rules.

• Create, sustain, and collaborate with Line of Business representatives regarding referrals and other business-related requirements, as needed.

• May offer guidance to junior associates.

• Build and nurture relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) to support business retention and growth.

• Collaborate with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to assess their insurance needs and deliver appropriate solutions.

• Foster a sales-oriented culture by serving as a Help Point for agents, brokers, and customers.

• Actively pursue renewal and new account opportunities.

• Conduct thorough opportunity assessments with key distributors to pinpoint growth possibilities.

• Evaluate accounts to align with the organization's appetite while ensuring sound business opportunities.

• Make broker/customer and on-site visits with a well-planned and purposeful approach.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent along with 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing sector.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent plus 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support sector.

• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing sector.

• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support sector.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Experience handling time-sensitive quotes for new and renewal business.

• Background in a team-oriented environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred).

• Technical expertise in Construction Casualty Underwriting (Preferred).

• Established relationships with brokers (retail brokers) (Preferred).

• Sales execution mindset (Preferred).

• Creative problem-solving abilities (Preferred).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

• Eligibility for bonuses and merit increases.