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10 Aug
2018
Full-Time Senior Construction Underwriter
Job Description
SENIOR CONSTRUCTION UNDERWRITER
You would be a good fit for this role if you:
- are ethical, proactive, resourceful, strategic, analytical, questioning and curious
- are a good listener, helpful, a good communicator / negotiator who can develop solutions, solve problems, earn respect and build and sustain relationships while making appropriate, and profitable, underwriting decisions
- would be considered to be respectful, supportive and collaborative to work well with team members and business partners
- have a solid Commercial Property underwriting background with
experience handling construction risks
Key Responsibilities
- To utilize specialized underwriting skills, a high level of authority, good business acumen and current market knowledge to analyze new and existing complex accounts within the construction portfolio.
- To provide excellent customer service while building relationships with
clients / customers.
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and 3 or more years of
experience in underwriting construction risks. Bachelors Degree preferred
- Knowledge of Commercial Property and Casualty insurance
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience working under time restraints on new and renewal business
- Experience working in a team environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Job Accountabilities
Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting framework and within delegated authority levels on assignment of higher technical complexity and coordination:
- Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules.
- Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business related needs, as appropriate.
- May provide guidance to lower level associates.
- Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
- Supports the sales culture by being a help point for agents, brokers and customers.
- Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
- Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities
- Qualify accounts to meet with the organization’s appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
- Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose
- Negotiate Terms & Conditions and close deals.
- Cross-Sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account
- Participate in Sales Team meeting as related to assigned brokers and / or territory.
- Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
- Update required systems with details of broker / client visits and account status within specified time frame.
- Serve as key Zurich contact for assigned target accounts.
- Calculate Target Price accurately by utilizing underwriting tools appropriately.
- Measure exposures/analyze risk.
- Quote and set coverage, negotiate terms and conditions.
- Service accounts, handles declination’s/cancellations.
- Participate in marketing presentations to assigned agents/brokers.
- Provide technical advice that enables a customer to solve a problem or improve business.
- Develop and maintain positive customer relationships by meeting regularly with customers when no specific initiative is underway.
- Anticipate customer needs, monitor trends in order to recommend changes.
- Analyze needs, develop and recommend alternatives for improvements to processes, customer service or products.
- Lead short-term (3 to 9 months) defined scope projects.
- Business Travel, as required
How to Apply
Contact Carla Blackmore at 416-465-2931 or at carla.blackmore@gmail.com536 total views, 1 today
