Underwriter OR Underwriting Specialist - Zurich ES

Zurich North America is seeking an experienced Underwriter OR Underwriting Specialist to join their E&S team in Atlanta, GA. This role involves underwriting new and renewal business and developing strong relationships with agents and brokers to drive growth and profitability. Responsibilities Proactively seeking new account opportunities and managing existing renewal accounts Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting excess casualty lines of business Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities Contributing to the development and completion of proposals Qualifying accounts that meet the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity Making agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose Negotiating Terms & Conditions and closing deals Cross-Selling other lines of business to increase product density with the account Participating in Sales Team meetings as related to assigned brokers and / or territory Proactively engaging in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date Developing strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit Skills High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area Knowledge of Microsoft Office Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business Experience working in a team environment High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area 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 Bachelor's Degree Strong verbal and written communication skills Microsoft Office experience Benefits Competitive pay Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families Company Overview Zurich American Insurance is an international commercial property-casualty insurance provider. It is a sub-organization of Zurich Insurance Group. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is