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The Technical Underwriter will report to the VP, Workers Compensation Technical Director. This is an exciting time to join the North America Technical Underwriting team at Zurich!\nThis person will utilize their underwriting expertise to manage, design and drive diverse multidimensional strategies for our Workers Compensation book of business. S/he will work closely with our Global Colleagues and Business Unit Heads of Underwriting to deliver portfolio quality and performance measurements, technical underwriting strategies, product management and pricing that support the achievement of the financial plans for our market-facing units.\nKey Accountabilities:\nMonitor underwriting strategy relating to performance metrics, data and insights, syndicate findings and adjust underwriting strategy as necessary.\nAct as primary liaison to assigned UW business unit(s), providing transactional and strategic consultation in support of UW initiatives.\nOperate in established Zurich Risk Policy, Global Underwriting Policy and underwriting governance policies, and operationalize the policies into guidelines and best practices.\nLead initiatives that have a high impact on the development of technical underwriting guidelines, and Best Practices, including controls and procedures.\nLead various projects, aligning appropriate resources, setting project direction and engage work team with successful outcome.\nHandle the most complex queries and referrals within delegated authority.\nAssist with approval of terms and conditions and Line of Business-wide issues, enabling Underwriters to write profitable business.\nBe responsible for key aspects of portfolio management, including analysis to monitor profitability and growth of specialty areas of business.\nImplement recommendations on aspects requiring change or remedial action.\nMonitor Technical Price accuracy and develop and implement solutions to enhance Technical Price.\nLead underwriting operational transformation and support a sound governance framework in assigned area.\nContribute to the development of strategic Line of Business underwriting goals, and underwriting policy for the assigned Line of Business.\nPartner with peer Technical Underwriting members and Business Units to execute underwriting strategy.\nLead relevant Line of Business projects, partnering with Technical Underwriting and Business Unit team members.\nParticipate in Technical Underwriting Reviews, identify trends, and contribute to the development of action plans and agreed upon action items.\nParticipate in compliance-related queries, including regulatory exams and insurance department inquiries.\nAct as a subject matter expert in developing underwriting technical training content and deliver technical training.\nAddress emerging issues and identify opportunities for growth or change within the specific Line of Business.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Underwriting areaOR\n\nHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Underwriting area\nPreferred Qualifications:\nCPCU\nAdvanced knowledge of Workers Compensation line of business and the legal and regulatory environment.\nStrong listening, verbal and written communication skills.\nAdvanced knowledge of Workers Compensation lines of business.\nPortfolio management, underwriting, product underwriting, product development, risk selection and pricing experience.\nAbility to navigate through ambiguity.\nStrong influencing, collaboration, conflict resolution, and presentation skills.\nExecutive presence and the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.\nAbility to lead the organization through innovative and creative thinking.\nYour 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 pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $132,500.00 - $217,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.\nWe offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]\nWhy Zurich?\nAt Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment-so you can help shape the future of insurance. 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