Underwriter

Build Relationships. Deliver Solutions. Drive Growth.

At Zurich, Middle Markets is a key business segment focused on serving the evolving needs of businesses across a wide range of industries. We are committed to attracting customer-focused professionals who bring a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting expertise, and a solution-oriented approach to risk management.

Our team works across diverse industries including, but not limited to, General Industries, Manufacturing, and Real Estate, providing comprehensive insurance solutions tailored to each customer's unique needs. With access to Zurich's broad suite of products and capabilities, including international program solutions, you'll be empowered to help customers navigate risk with confidence while growing your career with a global industry leader.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and highly visible team within Zurich Middle Market.

Position Overview

This role will be filled at either the Middle Market Underwriter or Middle Market Underwriting Specialist level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

As a member of this team you will manage a portfolio of complex new and renewal business while serving as a trusted advisor to brokers and customers throughout the New York City region. You'll have the opportunity to leverage your underwriting expertise, market knowledge, and relationship-building skills to deliver profitable growth and exceptional customer experiences.

What You'll Do

As a member of this team, you will:

• Serve as a customer and industry advocate by understanding client risks and delivering tailored insurance solutions that address their evolving business needs.
• Evaluate exposures, assess risk, and develop pricing strategies using a disciplined underwriting approach.
• Utilize risk insights, data, analytics, and modeling tools to support informed underwriting decisions at the point of sale.
• Identify coverage gaps and align Zurich's products, capabilities, and value proposition to deliver contract certainty and comprehensive protection for customers.
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and provide innovative risk management guidance to brokers and clients.
• Underwrite, analyze, and generate profitable new and renewal business opportunities.
• Maintain a strong market-facing presence and contribute to production goals within Zurich's growing Middle Markets business.
• Apply underwriting guidelines, insurance regulations, rating methodologies, and company policies to ensure sound underwriting decisions.