UA Associate - Construction Property

Zurich NA • Chicago, IL • 2h ago

131940

Zurich North America is currently hiring a UA Associate to join the Construction team! As a UA Associate, you will support and work closely with experienced Underwriters in the review and analysis of risks. You will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your research and analytical skills to effectively assess risk and grow your career.

At Zurich North America we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected.

This is a hybrid work position, however, the candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into one of the following North American office locations: Chicago, IL; Edina, MN; or Overland Park, KS.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Reviews, evaluates, and summarizes risk exposures, controls, loss history, and financial condition to aid underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination.

Follows instructions from Underwriters in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages & exclusions, mandatory forms, etc. to accurately quote and issue policies.

Provides account servicing support in collaboration with Underwriter and Manager, with responsibility for end-to-end servicing processes for new business, renewals, and endorsements for basic to moderately complex business and products.

Responds to written, verbal telephone inquiries appropriately and on time under close supervision by Underwriter and/or Manager. Working collaboratively with assigned underwriters.

Supports Underwriter with broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions by providing basic customer service skills.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance areaOR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance areaOR

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance areaAND

Knowledge of data collection and analysis

Microsoft Office experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Insurance industry knowledge

Knowledge of processing, rating and policy management systems used in the insurance industry

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Superior skills in relationship building, active listening with customers and coworkers

Customer service experience

Enjoys working with details and providing accurate data in a timely manner

Self-directed to meet deadlines

Multi-tasking skills

5% Travel

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply-your unique background matters to us.

The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. For this position, the salary is $23.80 - $38.94, plus a short-term incentive bonus of 5%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here .]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment-so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future-for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Chicago, AM - Edina, AM - Overland Park

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-MM1 #LI-HYBRID

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