Senior Underwriter - Property
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Zurich is one of the world’s leading insurance groups, and one of the few to operate on a global basis.
Our mission is to help our customers understand and protect themselves from risk.
With around 65,000 employees serving customers in more than 200 countries and territories, we aspire to become the best global insurer as measured by our shareholders, customers and employees.
We help individuals, small and medium sized companies and global corporations around the world understand and protect themselves from risk by offering a wide range of insurance products, solutions and advisory services.
Commercial Insurance Middle East is looking for a seasoned
Senior Underwriter - Property
to join our Underwriting Team and play a key role in assessing businesses of high complexity and is well-regarded for their knowledge of (a) line(s) of business or product line.
Job Summary
- As Senior Underwriter - Property, your main responsibilities will involve:
- Working under minimal direction, underwrite and analyze new and renewal business submissions within delegated authority levels of highly complex assignments.
- Demonstrate strong renewal retention and new business contribution
- Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manuals.
- Work at the highest authority limits on assignments utilizing the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination.
- Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention,loss prevention requirements and follow ups.
- Leading discussions around risk appetite and proactively seeking renewal and new business opportunities.
- Contribute to the development of propositions.
- Anticipate customer needs and be able to handle and resolve the vast majority of queries from customers/brokers.
- Negotiate Terms & Conditions and close deals.
- Calculate Target Price accurately by utilizing underwriting tools appropriately.
- Drive/manage how Business Unit will deal with emerging issues.
- Provide expertise on coverage issues with claims.
- Benchmark and establish best practices.
Job Qualifications
- To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent + professional qualification would be an advantage
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
- Advanced knowledge and practice of line/s of business
- Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
- Strong analytical and system skills (Microsoft Office tools, etc.)
- Ability to effectively assess risk and interpret risk survey reports
- Ability to work in a team-based environment
- Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
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Motivational fit
Why Zurich
At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo.
We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?
We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
• Location(s): ZIC DIFC, AE - Dubai
- Remote working: Hybrid
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
- Recruiter name: CI ME, HR Team
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