UNDERWRITER ENGINEERING LINES - CONSTRUCTION

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.
We are now looking for a new colleague to join our Underwriting Engineering Lines Team, working from our Stockholm office.

UNDERWRITER ENGINEERING LINES

We are now looking for an analytical, customer focused, market driven and positive person to join our Underwriting team in Stockholm as Market Facing Underwriter within Engineering Lines.
As an underwriter, you will build up and be responsible for your own portfolio of domestic and international customers with assignments such as premium setting, wording analysis, quotations, negotiations and measuring exposure and analyzing risk and interacting with risk engineers and actuaries. You will underwrite complex new and renewal business and will build relationships in support of customer/business acquisition and retention. You will also proactively contribute ideas and work for the development of new or enhanced propositions based on technical, customer and distributor insights. As well as proactively seek new business opportunities.
You will be part of the Nordic Engineering Lines Team across our four offices in the Nordic. In Sweden you will work closely together with our Senior Property Underwriters and the Swedish Team consisting of Risk Engineering, Claims, Underwriting Service Specialist and the Head of Sales and Distribution.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Several years of experience within Engineering Lines/Construction for larger commercial customers
• Preferably an academic degree as engineer or equivalent
• Experience within not only CAR/EAR insurance but also Property insurance is seen as an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Swedish are required

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Strong data processing skills and analytical skills
• Technical background and knowledge along the underwriting core processes
• Knowledge of risk analysis and selection, risk exposures and quality of risk, pricing principles for new and renewal business
• Good negotiation skills and market facing, sales oriented
• Good 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 Erik Francke, Manager UW Engineering Lines Sweden, +46 73 065 99 85, erik.francke@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 26 October, 2024 at latest. The selection process will run continuously. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
  

  LI-Hybrid

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