Underwriting Specialist
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. is looking for Underwriting Specialist in Overland Park, KS.
This local job opportunity with ID 3694565589 is live since 2026-06-01 10:42:59.
p style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Zurich is currently looking for an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter Management Liability. As we are expanding, we are looking for candidates to work out of our following location: Missouri Virtual Office, Overland Park, or St. Louis. /spanWe are open to remote work for the right candidate located any where within the U.S..span style= As a Management Liability Underwriter, you will be responsible for utilizing your sales/marketing, relationship building and analytical skills to analyze and underwrite new and renewal business for Financial Lines Products (Directors and Officers, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability and Crime Insurance) for private, nonprofit companies. /span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=This is a market facing position and we are looking for someone with a strong sales mindset who will proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities, as well as identify growth opportunities. Building strong relationships with retail distributors (agents and brokers) and our customers in support of business retention and acquisition of new business is a key responsibility of this role. Identifying growth opportunities by determining our customer’s insurance needs and providing the right solutions will also be a critical responsibility of this position. /span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Key Accountabilities of this role:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Develop, maintain amp; collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business-related needs, as appropriate./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents amp; brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents amp; brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Support the organizations sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Qualify accounts to meet with the organizations appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Mentor team members./span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=This role will be filled at either the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter 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./span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Basic Qualifications:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Underwriting Specialist:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area./spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=AND/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Experience with Microsoft Office/span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=OR/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Executive Underwriter:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area./spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=AND/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Knowledge of Microsoft Office/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Experience working in a team environment/span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style= /span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Preferred Qualifications:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Bachelor’s Degree/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Strong verbal and written communication skills/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Strong relationship building skills/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. /spanThe pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. span style=line-height:115%The combined salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $165,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $span style=line-height:115%100,000.00/span - $165,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%./span/pp /ppspan style=We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards a title= href=https://www.zurichna.com/careers/benefits 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 - Overland Park, AM - Missouri Virtual Office, AM - St. LouisbrRemote Working: HybridbrSchedule: Full TimebrEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No br brspan style=Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-RA1 #LI-HYBRID #LI-ASSOCIATE /span/span/pp /pp /p
p style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Zurich is currently looking for an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter Management Liability. As we are expanding, we are looking for candidates to work out of our following location: Missouri Virtual Office, Overland Park, or St. Louis. /spanWe are open to remote work for the right candidate located any where within the U.S..span style= As a Management Liability Underwriter, you will be responsible for utilizing your sales/marketing, relationship building and analytical skills to analyze and underwrite new and renewal business for Financial Lines Products (Directors and Officers, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability and Crime Insurance) for private, nonprofit companies. /span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=This is a market facing position and we are looking for someone with a strong sales mindset who will proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities, as well as identify growth opportunities. Building strong relationships with retail distributors (agents and brokers) and our customers in support of business retention and acquisition of new business is a key responsibility of this role. Identifying growth opportunities by determining our customer’s insurance needs and providing the right solutions will also be a critical responsibility of this position. /span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Key Accountabilities of this role:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Develop, maintain amp; collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business-related needs, as appropriate./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents amp; brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents amp; brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Support the organizations sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Qualify accounts to meet with the organizations appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Mentor team members./span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=This role will be filled at either the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter 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./span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Basic Qualifications:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Underwriting Specialist:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area./spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=AND/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Experience with Microsoft Office/span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=OR/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Executive Underwriter:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area./spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=AND/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Knowledge of Microsoft Office/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Experience working in a team environment/span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style= /span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Preferred Qualifications:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Bachelor’s Degree/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Strong verbal and written communication skills/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Strong relationship building skills/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. /spanThe pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. span style=line-height:115%The combined salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $165,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $span style=line-height:115%100,000.00/span - $165,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%./span/pp /ppspan style=We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards a title= href=https://www.zurichna.com/careers/benefits 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 - Overland Park, AM - Missouri Virtual Office, AM - St. LouisbrRemote Working: HybridbrSchedule: Full TimebrEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No br brspan style=Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-RA1 #LI-HYBRID #LI-ASSOCIATE /span/span/pp /pp /p