Senior Program Manager - Programs

Zurich North America is hiring a Senior Program Manager to join our Middle Markets Programs team! We are open to hiring strong Underwriting talent in a hybrid (or fully remote) work environment & will consider talent in the following cities: Chicago IL, Schaumburg IL, Omaha NE, or Atlanta GA and open to others.

As a member of Zurich’s Programs underwriting team, you will enjoy the opportunity to develop your portfolio management skills and collaborate with many stakeholders.

This Senior Program Manager will be responsible for:

• Working with stakeholders to resolve issues and concerns for various Programs within Middle Markets
• Assisting with Dashboard completion and Game Plan updates
• Supporting the Underwriting and product development process
• Executing on referrals from Program Administrators
• Project work as necessary
• Participate in underwriting, sales, claims meetings

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support are
   

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple and varied assignments
• Eager to learn
• Networking ability
• Embraces change
• Self-starter
• Ownership minded

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.

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 - Illinois Virtual Office, AM - Kansas Virtual Office, AM - Texas Virtual Office, AM - California Virtual Office, AM - Minnesota Virtual Office, AM - Florida Virtual Office, AM - Wisconsin Virtual Office, AM - Maryland Virtual Office, AM - Georgia Virtual Office
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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