Underwriter P&C
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$ 72788 - 90986
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Job Description
This role is eligible to participate in Zeniths hybrid work schedule which provides the flexibility to work from home on select days of the week according to the inoffice schedule established by regional executive leadership.
Solicit underwrite and price business consistent with the Companys Underwriting Philosophy.
The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Manage an assigned book of Agencies including assisting in development and management of agency business plan.
- Manages book of individual accounts and maintains pricing discipline regardless of market pressures.
- Negotiates and secures facultative reinsurance with guidance from Commercial Ag UW Specialist or UW AVP when required by company guidelines.
- Coordinates account activity across departments for assigned book of business.
- Provides any necessary direction to Underwriting Assistant(s).
- Develops relationships with agents & brokers through telephone interactions and perform external marketing activities (agency calls agency meetings point of sale meetings etc.) clearly articulating and selling the Zenith difference as needed.
- Provides general guidance and direction to support personnel.
- Takes an active role in facetoface meetings with agencies and/or clients.
- Work periodically reviewed by supervisor corporate underwriting and/or direct customers of the process.
- Overnight travel may be required
- Responds positively to direction and feedback on performance.
- Work productively and harmoniously with others on a consistent basis.
- Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Consistently maintain professional and appropriate demeanor.
- Responds positively to direction and feedback on performance.
- Performs other duties as required.
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma Or equivalent combination of training/experience required
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of training/experience required
Experience Qualifications
- 2 Years of multiline underwriting experience or successful completion of Zeniths Underwriter Trainee Program required
Skills and Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required (including ability to discern when to use telephone email or more formal means of communication).
- Demonstrated presentation and negotiation skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to present persuasive verbal or written argument of all constituents (agent peer insured).
- Strong math and reading skills required.
- Computer literacy required.
- Valid Driver License in good standing.
- Periodic overnight travel may be required.
- General understanding of P&C products including Farm owners General Liability Commercial Auto and Umbrella lines of business.
The expected salary range for this position is $72788.91 to $90986.13. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience geographic location and other jobrelated factors as permitted by law. Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.
Benefits
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life AD&D and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Education and Training Reimbursement
- Paid Leave: 3 weeks/year Vacation 2 weeks/year Sick Leave
- 10 paid Company Holidays 2 Personal Days 2 Floating Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- For more information review details on the Benefits page of our Career Site: typically posts jobs for a minimum of 8 to 14 calendar days. If you are interested in any of our open positions we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Zenith Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. In compliance with California law we are committed to fair hiring practices. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act (AB 1008) we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law. Additionally in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance we will not inquire about an applicants criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance accessing our career center or applying for a position due to your disability you are entitled to request an accommodation. To make a request please contact a Human resources representative at Zenith Insurance Company.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
