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Construction Casualty Underwriter I 124577 What can go right when you can grow your career? Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, we have over 150 years of experience, serve more than 25 industries, and insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities so you can reach your full potential and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. With the support of people like you, we are optimistic about leading the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve. **Do you know someone who would be a great candidate for this opening? Zurich North America has two separate and distinct talent referral programs in the US. Please scroll to the bottom of this posting to learn more and access the links to submit your talent referral.** As a Construction Casualty Underwriter, you will handle complex new and renewal accounts across Auto, GL, Umbrella, and Worker's Compensation. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with our Preferred Distribution Partners in Irvine, San Diego or Los Angeles, CA . This is an exciting time to join Construction at Zurich! While this position will be based out of a Zurich 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. The Construction Casualty Underwriter is responsible for: + Serving as a customer industry advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end to end solution for their insurance needs. + Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing + Using risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale + Market facing and production within the growing Construction division  + Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules + Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments Basic Qualifications: Construction Casualty Underwriter I + High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing areaOR + High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaAND + Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment + Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines Preferred Qualifications: + Bachelors Degree + Technical knowledge of Commercial Casualty Underwriting + Established broker relationships (Retail, select brokers) + Sales execution mindset + Creative problem solving skills + Strong verbal and written communication skills At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please clickhere ( . Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary rangefor this position is $60,000.00 - $95,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033. A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich? Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please clickhere ( to learn more. Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. Location(s): AM - Irvine, AM - Los Angeles, AM - San Diego Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-JJ1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID EOE Disability / Veterans

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Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,

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