Life Science Underwriter (Sr. or AVP)

pspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:333333Zurich is currently hiring an experienced/spanspan style=color:black Life Sciences Underwriter to join the Middle Market team in Texas. This position will be a hybrid role based in either Houston or Dallas and could be a remote position if the candidate is Texas based, but not located in the Houston or DFW metro. /span/span/span/pp style=text-align:justifyspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/pp style=text-align:justifyspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:333333Middle Markets is a key business segment within Zurich North America and we are focused on attracting top customer advocates who possess a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills and solution focused problem solving abilities. Zurich Middle Markets offers end to end solutions for our customers, inclusive of international programs. You will handle complex new and renewal Middle Markets business and serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Middle Markets Life Science. As a member of Zurichs Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with our Preferred Distribution Partners within your area and grow your long-term career. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/pp class=MsoNoSpacingspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:222222This role will be filled at the Senior or AVP level. /spanThe hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position./span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:222222 Responsibilities include:/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:333333Serving as a Life Science industry practice advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end to end solution for their insurance needs./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:333333Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:333333Using risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:333333Assisting in the refinement of underwriting guidelines for life science exposures/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:333333Identifying gaps in customer’s programs and aligning Zurich’s products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:333333Demonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an innovative advisor/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:333333Underwriting, analyzing and generating new and renewal business for Life Science risks/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:333333Demonstrating strong coverage analysis skills and understanding and ability to communicate life science defenses and exposure analysis for product liability/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:333333Market facing and production within the growing Middle Markets division /span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:333333Collaborating with multiple groups within Zurich to build knowledge and understanding of life science exposures, controls, market requirements, and opportunities/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:333333Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:333333Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:333333Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments/span/span/span/span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifBasic Qualifications:/span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:222222Senior:/span/span/span/pp /pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrOR/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrAND/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifKnowledge of Microsoft Office/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifExperience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifExperience working in a team environment/span/span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:222222OR/span/span/span/ppbrspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:222222AVP:/span/span/span/pp /pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.brOR/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrOR/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrAND/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifExperience with Microsoft Office/span/spanbr /li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifPreferred Qualifications:/span/spanbr /pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifBachelors Degree/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifAdvanced knowledge and practice of line/s of business/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifStrong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifAbility to effectively assess risk/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifAbility to work in a team-based environment/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifKnowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifStrong presentation skills/span/span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackAt Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click /span/spana href=target=_blankspanspan style=color:bluehere/span/span/aspanspan style=color:black. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply, as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The salary indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. /span/spanspan style=color:242424The combined salary range for this position /spanis $120,000.00- $222,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Senior is $120,000.00 - $170,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP is $172,000.00- $222,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%./span/span/pdiv/divp /ppspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0px /span/span/ppspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pxAs an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033./span/span/ppspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0px /span/span/ppspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pxA future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?/span/span/ppspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0px /span/span/ppspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pxNow is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, 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 colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. 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Created: 2025-06-24