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Zurich Insurance

Senior Underwriter Engineering Lines & Property

Stockholm

November 20, 2024

Senior Underwriter, Engineering Lines & Property

Are you interested in joining an inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? Zurich Insurance Group is a global insurance company with about 60 000 employees and one of the world’s most sustainable insurers, as shown by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.

In the Nordic market we are one of the most specialized companies within commercial insurance and risk management services for local and international businesses. Zurich has been active in the Nordics since 1875 and has approximately 230 colleagues in offices in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway where we work closely with our global network consisting of over 215 countries. We provide nearly 1 000 customers with tailor-made insurance solutions and services within different segments such as Liability, Property, Marine, Engineering lines and construction, Financial lines, Accident and health.

Senior Underwriter, Engineering Lines & Property

We are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Lines & Property Underwriter to join our underwriting team in Stockholm. This unique position combines two key roles within our organization. The successful candidate will divide their time between Engineering Lines and Property Underwriting and Business Development in our Middle Market segment, with specific responsibilities in each area to drive growth and expand our market presence.

About the role:

This role will focus on managing and underwriting Engineering Lines accounts, with a particular emphasis on construction facilities for the Swedish portfolio, as well as developing and enhancing the construction wording library. The successful candidate will also be involved in scaling opportunities for the Nordics and diversifying into the middle market segment. Additionally, they will be responsible for creating the business case for developing the annual open cover product for domestic business in Sweden.. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to business development, product enhancement, and market execution efforts.

Training and education are also key components of this role. You will be responsible for training and educating underwriters on best practices, underwriting wordings, guidelines, and industry trends. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the underwriting team, you will ensure that our team remains at the forefront of the industry.

Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, brokers, and other stakeholders is crucial to this role. You will provide exceptional service and support to ensure client satisfaction and retention. Additionally, you will identify and pursue new business opportunities within Engineering Lines and property, particularly in the middle market segment. Collaborating with sales and marketing teams, you will develop and implement effective growth strategies.

Supporting efforts to diversify into the middle market segment is another key responsibility. You will develop tailored solutions and strategies to meet the unique needs of this segment. Furthermore, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of our product offerings for case underwriting and the combined insurance product.

Qualifications:

Extensive experience within Engineering Lines/Construction for larger commercial customers
Extensive experience in the middle market segment and combined product offerings for construction and property
Academic degree at university level in economics or engineering.
Experience within not only CAR/EAR insurance but also Property insurance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Swedish are required
Extensive knowledge of the insurance industry and a good understanding of market dynamics, trends, and what is needed to drive growth in the middle market segment.

Skills and competencies:

Technical background and knowledge along the underwriting core processes
Extensive knowledge of risk analysis and selection, risk exposures and quality of risk, pricing principles for new and renewal business
Excellent negotiation skills and market facing, sales oriented
Ability to deliver first class customer service
Strong data processing skills and analytical skills
Excellent presentation skills and a solutions and service orientation
High level of risk- and business awareness

As a person, you are a team player and an analytical thinker. You are data driven and have a strong business and customer focus as well as interest in customer relationships and negotiation. You are a fast learner, agile and flexible. You like working independently but with good abilities to co-operate with both customers, brokers, and colleagues.

At Zurich we believe that having a culture of inclusion is essential in delivering good results. Attracting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce where employees feel valued, respected and empowered allows people to reach their full potential. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, 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 customers and colleagues.

Please refer your questions to Karin Forssman, Nordic Head of UW Eng. Lines & Property, karin.forssman@zurich.com, or Carl-Arvid Nilsson, Nordic Talent Acquisition Specialist, +46 76 720 33 50, carlarvid.nilsson@zurich.com

You are welcome to submit your application online 5th December, 2024 at latest. The selection process will be ongoing, and the recruitment may be concluded before the application deadline. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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