Underwriter OR Underwriting Specialist - MM Complex Casualty
Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Zurich is currently looking for an experienced Loss
Sensitive/Complex Casualty Underwriter to join our Complex Casualty
Underwriting team in Chicago. This is a technical and market facing
role working with our complex/loss sensitive casualty products and
is a great opportunity to join an expanding team. While this
position will be based out of our Chicago 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 on a regular schedule. Our Underwriters are market-facing
with objectives focused on profitable growth and superior service
to our broker partners and customers and are responsible for:
Generating, underwriting and analyzing domestic Complex and Loss
Sensitive Casualty business Market facing and production activities
Complying with underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws
and regulations and rating manual rules Developing and maintaining
agency and broker relationships Working within broad limits and
authorities on complex assignments This role will be filled at
either the Underwriter or Underwriting Specialist 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. Underwriter Required
Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more
years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area. OR High
School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in
the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND Knowledge of the
insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment
Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local
filing regulations and guidelines OR Underwriting Specialist
Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or
more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of
experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich
Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1
or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing
area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an
Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or
Underwriting Support area AND Knowledge of line/s of business and
the legal and regulatory guidelines Knowledge of time restraints
for quotes on new and renewal business Experience with Microsoft
Office Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree Knowledge of
Domestic Complex Casualty/Loss Sensitive Products Ability to
effectively assess risk Strong negotiation skills Strong broker
relationships within the region Superior skills in relationship
building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win
negotiation. Possess a high level of customer service by meeting or
exceeding broker and or customer expectations with respect to
required deadlines Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques,
national/local filing regulations and guidelines 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 $60,000.00 - $125,000.00. The proposed salary range for
the Underwriter is $60,000.00 - $95,000.00, with short-term
incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range
for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000 - $125,000.00, with
short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. 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 Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full
Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag:
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Keywords: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd., Chicago , Underwriter OR Underwriting Specialist - MM Complex Casualty, Accounting, Auditing , Schiller Park, Illinois
