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Company: Zurich in North America
Base Pay: N/A
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Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry: Insurance
Manages Others: Not Specified
Job Type: Insurance
Required Education: 2 Year Degree
Required Experience: Not Specified
Required Travel: None
Relocation Covered: Not Specified
Reference ID: PCK342-84952
Location: map it!US-NY-Melville

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Company Overview

Zurich's North America Commercial and Global Corporate in North America business divisions are part of Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich), an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in North America and Europe as well as in Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Founded in 1872, the Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. It employs approximately 60,000 people serving customers in more than 170 countries. In North America, Zurich (www.zurichna.com) is a leading commercial property-casualty insurance provider serving the global corporate, large corporate, middle market, specialties and programs sectors.

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Job Description

Position ID: 20974

Position Title: Underwriter

Min Education Desired: Associate Degree

Relocation: No

Job Summary:
Under immediate supervision, the ideal candidate for this position is responsible for various duties within a section of the home office underwriting function of our Medical Stop Loss department. He/she will be responsible for the following:
  • Provides basic consultation to field underwriters
  • Administers and monitors underwriting rules and guidelines
  • Contributes to product development
  • Participates on assigned project teams
  • Contributes to process improvement
  • Assists in performing underwriting technical reviews.
  • Interacts directly with Producers and Business Development Manager
  • Communicates detailed information clearly and concisely via email and phone with internal and external customers
  • Reviews request for proposals to determine accuracy and completeness of information provided
  • Assists with account financial analysis
  • Approves or declines for quote review in alignment with underwriting guidelines, quote strategy and target market

    In order to meet the needs of our clients, the ideal candidate must be able to work in a high volume, deadline oriented environment . He/she will be expected to complete work quickly and accurately on all assignments. Comprehensive Benefits offered including: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Tuition and more.


  • Job Requirements

    Some college preferred. Previous Health Insurance industry experience out of Underwriting or Claims a plus but will consider other insurance industry experience. Strong Microsoft office skills required with strengths in Excel required. Previous experience working in a team environment preferred. Strong written communication skills required.

     

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