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p style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=Zurich gives you the tools and support to construct a rewarding career in the Insurance industry. We are looking for a Underwriter, Construction Casualty or Underwriting Specialist, Construction Casualty to join our Specialities Construction Casualty team out of our Dallas office. While this position will be based out of our Dallas office, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/market three days per week.br /span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=As a Underwriter, Constrcution Casualty or Underwriting Specialist, Construction Casualty you will have a chance to use your marketing and analytical skills along with your knowledge of buildings to analyze and underwrite new and renewal Constrcution business both in the US. This is a market facing position and we are seeking someone with a strong sales execution mindset and knowledge of commercial Property policies. There will be 15%-20% travel for this position./span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white /pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normalspan style=This role will be filled at either the Underwriter, Construction Casualty or Underwriting Specialist, Construction Casualty. 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./span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style= /span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=Key Accountabilities of this role:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style= /span/pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations./span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Develop, maintain amp; collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business-related needs, as appropriate./span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents amp; brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agentsamp; brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions./span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Support the organizations sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers./span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities./span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities./span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Qualify accounts to meet with the organizations appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity./span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.br /span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=Basic Qualifications Underwriter, Construction Casualty:br /span/pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Banking, Mortgage, Finance, Construction or Market Facing area.brOR/span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrAND/span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment/span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelinesbr/span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.25in;line-height:normal;background-color:white /pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=OR/span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white /pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=Basic Qualifications: Underwriting Specialist, Construction Casualty/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.25in;line-height:normal;background-color:white /pulli style=line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=span style=background-color:whiteHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area./spanbrspan style=background-color:whiteOR/span/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=span style=background-color:whiteHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=background-color:whiteOR/span/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=span style=background-color:whiteZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=background-color:whiteOR/span/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=span style=background-color:whiteZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=background-color:whiteAND/span/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=span style=background-color:whiteKnowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines/span/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=span style=background-color:whiteKnowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=span style=background-color:whiteExperience with Microsoft Office/span/span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.25in;line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=br /span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:whitespan style=Preferred Qualifications:br /span/pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Bachelor's Degree/span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Construction underwriting experience and broker relationships in the South region/span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Ability to effectively assess risk/span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Strong negotiation skills/span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiatingbrPossess knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Excellent oral and written communication skills/span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines/span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility/span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=PC and related software skills/span/lili style=margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0inspan style=CPCU and ARM a plus/span/li/uldiv/divp /ppspan style=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 combined salary range for this position is $62,900.00 - $130,300.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriter is $62,900.00 - $103,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $79,600.00 - $130,300.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%./span/pdivdiv /div/divpspan style=We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards a style= title= href= target=_selfhere/a.]/span/ppspan style=strong /strong/span/ppspan style=strongWhy Zurich?/strong/span/ppspan style=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®./span/pp /ppspan style=Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers./span/pp /ppspan style=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./span/pp /ppspan style=Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033./span/ppspan style=strong /strong/span/ppspan style=strongPlease note:/strong Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal./span/pp /ppspan style=Location(s): AM - AddisonbrRemote Working: HybridbrSchedule: Full TimebrEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No br brLinkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-BN1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID /span/pp /pp /p