Zurich North America is currently hiring a UA Associate or UA Analyst to join the Excess & Surplus Property team! As a UA Associate or UA Analyst, you will support and work closely with experienced Underwriters in the review and analysis of risks. You will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your research and analytical skills to effectively assess risk and grow your career.
At Zurich North America we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected.
This is a hybrid work position, however, the candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into the following North American office location: Atlanta, GA.
In this role you will be responsible for:
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Reviews, evaluates, and summarizes risk exposures, controls, loss history, and financial condition to aid underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination.
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Follows instructions from Underwriters in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages & exclusions, mandatory forms, etc. to accurately quote and issue policies.
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Provides account servicing support in collaboration with Underwriter and Manager, with responsibility for end-to-end servicing processes for new business, renewals, and endorsements for basic to moderately complex business and products.
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Responds to written, verbal telephone inquiries appropriately and on time under close supervision by Underwriter and/or Manager. Working collaboratively with assigned underwriters.
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Supports Underwriter with broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions by providing basic customer service skills.
The role will be filled at the UA Associate or UA Analyst 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.
Basic Qualifications:
UA Associate
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Bachelor’s degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area
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Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area
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High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management, or Insurance area
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Knowledge of data collection and analysis
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Microsoft Office experience
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UA Analyst
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting, Finance, Accounting or Banking area
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Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associates Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting, Finance, Accounting or Banking area
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High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting, Finance, Accounting or Banking area
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Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment
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Experience with data collection and analysis
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Experience with processing, rating and policy management systems used in the insurance industry
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Knowledge of processing, rating and policy management systems used in the insurance or financial industry
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Customer service experience
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Problem solving experience
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Experience servicing product portfolios for multiple lines of business for insurance or financial industry
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Microsoft Office experience
Preferred Qualifications:
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Insurance industry knowledge
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Knowledge of processing, rating and policy management systems used in the insurance industry
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Superior skills in relationship building, active listening with customers and coworkers
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Customer service experience
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Enjoys working with details and providing accurate data in a timely manner
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Self-directed to meet deadlines
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Multi-tasking skills
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5% Travel
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 $49,504.00 - $89,200.00. The proposed hourly rate for the UA Associate is $23.80 - $38.94, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%. The proposed salary range for the UA Analyst is $54,500.00 - $89,200.00, 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 - Atlanta
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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