Job: Medical/Healthcare Professional Liability Underwriter

Jobing Description

Zurich Financial Services group is an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Founded in 1872, the Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich employees approximately 60,000 people serving customers in more than 180 countries.

In 1912, Zurich became the first foreign insurer to enter the US Market. Zurich North America was founded in 1912, has approximately 10,000 employees and is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL. Today in the US, through Zurich American Insurance Company, Zurich is a leading commercial property and casualty insurer and holds several Key Market Positions.

As an industry leader Zurich offers very competitive benefits options including a 401K savings plan with up to a 6% company match, incentives, career growth, paid time off, recognition for achievements and a challenging and rewarding work environment.

Working for Zurich will provide you with:

The opportunity to be involved and work in a global organization
The opportunity to work for the 2nd most-admired company in the P&C Industry
The opportunity for advancement and growth in the US and internationally

Zurich Insurance is currently looking for a Medical/Healthcare Professional Liability Underwriter with Commercial General Liability experience. This is a highly technical and market facing position and requires experience with Healthcare lines of business to include Primary, Umbrella/Excess and Reinsurance. This position will be based in our New York office.

Our Medical/Healthcare Professional Liability Underwriter with Commercial General Liability is responsible for:
1. Generating, underwriting and analyzing new and renewal healthcare business.
2. Market facing and production within the Specialties Division.
3. Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules.
4. Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships.
5. Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.
6. Responsible for the New York region.

Job Qualifications

The ideal Medical/Healthcare Professional Liability Underwriter with Commercial General Liability will posses the following:
1. Bachelors Degree Preferred
2. 5+Years Underwriting Healthcare lines of business to include Primary, Umbrella/Excess and Reinsurance.
3. Strong broker relationships in the New York region.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. In-depth knowledge of line/s of business and legal and regulatory guidelines.
6. Strong negotiation skills.
7. Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines.
8. Ability to effectively assess risk.
9. Ability to multi-task.
10. Ability to function in a team environment.
11. Possess knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
12. Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
13. Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.
14. Solid knowledge of processing methods and workflow procedures, and basic knowledge of insurance underwriting and regulations for assigned territories.
15. Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
16. Must be able to function effectively in team environment.
17. CPCU and ARM a plus.