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Market Facing Life Sciences Underwriter, Middle Markets

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.

Charlotte, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$222,000
SKILLS
Agriculture, Analysis Skills, Biology, Brokerage, Communication Skills, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Data Modeling, Distribution Channel, Diversity, Exceeded Sales Goal, Fortune 500 Customers, High School Diploma, Insurance, Insurance Certifications, Insurance Regulations, LinkedIn, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Mortgage Lending, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Online Recruiting, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Property and Casualty Insurance, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulatory Submissions, Resume Search, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Team Player, Time Management, Underwriting, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
22 days ago
pspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#333333Zurich is currently seeking an experienced Life Sciences Underwriter to join the Middle Market team in our Charlotte or Atlanta office! /spanspan style=color:blackWhile this position will be based out of our Charlotte, NC or 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 on a regular schedule./span/span/span/span/pp style=text-align:justifyspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/pp style=text-align:justifyspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#333333Middle Markets is a key business segment within Zurich North America, and we are focused on attracting top customer advocates who possess a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills and solution focused problem-solving abilities.  Zurich Middle Markets offers end to end solutions for our customers, inclusive of international programs. /span/span/span/span/pp style=text-align:justify /pp style=text-align:justifyspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#333333In this role you will handle complex new and renewal Middle Markets business and serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Middle Markets Life Science.  As a member of Zurichs Life Sciences Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with our Preferred Distribution Partners within the region and grow your long-term career. 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:#222222This role will be filled at either the Senior or AVP level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position./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:#222222 Responsibilities include:/span/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333Serving as a Life Science industry practice 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/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333Using risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333Assisting in the refinement of underwriting guidelines for life science exposures/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333Identifying gaps in customer’s programs and aligning Zurich’s products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333Demonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an innovative advisor/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333Underwriting, analyzing and generating new and renewal business for Life Science risks/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333Demonstrating strong coverage analysis skills and understanding and ability to communicate life science defenses and exposure analysis for product liability/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333Market facing and production within the growing Middle Markets division /span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333Collaborating with multiple groups within Zurich to build knowledge and understanding of life science exposures, controls, market requirements, and opportunities/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments/span/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:#333333Senior Life Sciences Underwriter Qualifications:/span/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR /span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrOR/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333Zurich 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/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area /spanbrAND/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackKnowledge of Microsoft Office/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackExperience working on 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:blackExperience 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-serifspanOR/span/span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#333333AVP, Life Sciences Underwriter Qualifications:/span/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 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:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 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:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree 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-serifspanspan style=color:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 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:blackExperience with Microsoft Office/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:#222222Preferred Qualifications:/span/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333In-depth experience underwriting Life Science product liability on a primary and excess basis/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333In-depth experience underwriting Life Science property/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#222222Existing broker relationships in the Southeast region/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#222222Strong negotiation skills/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#222222Strong verbal and written communication skills/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#222222Strong relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating skills. Demonstrates presentation skills and a solutions and service orientation/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#222222Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#333333Surplus Lines license for NC or GA would be a plus/span/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackspan style=color:#222222Bachelor’s Degree/span/span/span/span/span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackAt Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click /span/spana href=https://www.zurichna.com/careers/benefits target=_blankspanspan style=color:bluehere/span/span/aspanspan style=color:black. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply, as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The salary indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. /span/spanspan style=color:#242424The combined salary range for this position /spanis $120,000.00- $222,000.00. The proposed salary range for the spanspan style=color:#1d2d3eSenior /span/spanis $120,000.00 - $170,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP is $172,000.00- $222,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%./span/span/pdiv/divp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifAs an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033./span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/ppspan style=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/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/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=https://www.zurichna.com/careersspan style=color:bluehere/span/a to learn more./span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifZurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/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/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifLocation(s): AM - Charlotte, AM - Atlantaspan style=display:noneimg style=width:15.0px;height:15.0px/spanbrRemote Working: Hybridspan style=display:noneimg style=width:15.0px;height:15.0px/spanbrSchedule: Full Timespan style=display:noneimg style=width:15.0px;height:15.0px/spanbrEmployment Sponsorship Offered: Nospan style=display:noneimg style=width:15.0px;height:15.0px/span  br brspan style=color:#ffffffLinkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-WL1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRIDspan style=display:noneimg style=width:15.0px;height:15.0px/span/span /span/span/p

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