E&S Underwriting Clearance Associate

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Zurich Capability Center Mexico is looking for a:

E&S ( Excess and Surplus) Underwriting Clearance Associate

Purpose
Under close supervision, supports Underwriters by working on assigned book of business using multiple tools and resources.

Key Accountabilities
Reviews, evaluates and summarizes risk exposures, controls, loss history, and financial condition to aid underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination.

Follows instructions from Underwriters in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages and exclusions, mandatory forms, etc. to accurately quote and issue policies (bonds).

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.

Supports Underwriter with roker/agent/distributor/customer interactions by providing basic customer service skills.

Responds to written, verbal telephone inquiries appropriately and on time under close supervision by Underwriter and/or manager.

Other duties as assigned.

Business Accountabilities
Conduct due diligence on transactions and processes in order to determine the risk profile and compliance with relevant regulations.

Assess and evaluate underwriting processes in order to implement agreed technical standards, controls, practices and procedures, maintaining underwriting disciplines and identifying opportunities for improvements.

Review assigned customer cases, prioritice case load and interpret established policies, applying discretion within authority limits in order to resolve customer issues.

Handle and resolve a range of queries from customers, providing advice and supporting the development of an account to create additional value for the organization and customers.

Provide specialist advisory support to internal clients on a daily basis, by being focal point of contact, to ensure that there is no misalignment between policy and practice.

Client internally focused, delivering services to internal clients, may involve sharing subject matter expertise to others in the organization or supporting others in their efforts to deliver on our promise.

Functional/Technical skills

Raisk Management – Proficiency level intermediate

Probability – Proficiency level intermediate

Underwriting in action - Proficiency level intermediate

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with no prior relevant experience OR
- High school diploma/equivalent with 2+ years relevant experience.
- Knowledge of data collection and analysis.
- Microsoft Office experience.

Preferred Qualifications
- Insurance industry knowledge.
- Knowledge of processing, rating and policy management systems used in the insurance industry.
- Strong communication, customer service, detail orientation and multitasking skills.

Who we are

Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? At Zurich millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in our products and services every day. Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling, businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence. Imagine if you could help people do this all over the world. You’d give them confidence and reassurance by protecting what they love most. It’s a big challenge, but you will be supported by a world-class team who believe in helping you to reach your full potential and deliver on our promises. So be challenged. Be inspired. Help us make a difference. At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.