Underwriting Specialist

Build What's Next with Zurich Middle Markets

At Zurich Middle Markets, we're experiencing remarkable momentum, delivering double-digit growth for four consecutive years and positioning ourselves for even greater success ahead. Our continued growth is driven by exceptional talent, strong broker partnerships, and a commitment to helping our customers navigate complex risks with confidence.

As we continue expanding our Private Equity practice, we are seeking an experienced Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter to join our team in New York City. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a growing business, partner with top-tier brokers and clients, and contribute to a high-performing team known for underwriting excellence and innovation.

In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor and customer advocate, helping private equity-backed organizations identify, assess, and manage risk through tailored Property & Casualty insurance solutions. You'll have the opportunity to make meaningful business decisions, build valuable market relationships, and directly influence the success of your portfolio.

This is a hybrid opportunity based in our New York City office.

What You'll Do:

As a member of Zurich's Middle Markets Private Equity team, you will:

• Build and strengthen relationships with brokers, distribution partners, and customers across a diverse range of industries to support business growth and profitability.
• Evaluate, analyze, and price new and renewal business while leveraging your underwriting expertise to maintain a profitable portfolio.
• Serve as a strategic partner to customers by understanding their unique operational and financial risks and delivering tailored insurance solutions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Claims, Risk Engineering, Finance, Actuarial, and Technical Underwriting to provide best-in-class service and underwriting outcomes.
• Utilize your technical underwriting, negotiation, and relationship management skills to identify opportunities, drive business development, and deepen broker partnerships.
• Contribute to an innovative and rapidly growing Private Equity segment while building expertise in a highly specialized area of the insurance industry.
• Take ownership of your territory and book of business, balancing growth objectives with disciplined underwriting practices.

 

Why Join Zurich Middle Markets?

• Be part of a rapidly growing and highly visible Private Equity practice with mentorship offered in this space.
• Partner with industry-leading brokers and sophisticated middle market clients.
• Collaborate with experienced underwriting professionals and cross-functional experts.