Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter- Professional Liability & Cyber

This position reports to the Head of Middle Markets within the Professional Liability & Cyber Business Unit. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible hybrid work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. While based in the Philadelphia office, you will have the flexibility to work remotely part of the time, with an expectation of being in the office or market three days per week.

About the role

The Middle Market Professional Liability & Cyber Business Unit manages the growth and placement of Cyber, Technology E&O, Miscellaneous Professional Liability, Manufacturers E&O, and Employed Lawyers coverage for customers with up to $750M in revenue. You will be responsible for achieving key performance metrics to drive profitability, shift portfolio mix, identify paths for operational efficiency, and develop and execute our go-to-market strategy to drive new business and renewal retention.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of Cyber, Technology E&O, Miscellaneous Professional Liability, Manufacturers E&O, and Employed Lawyers policies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of underwriting strategies and initiatives.
• Actively pursue new business opportunities and work to expand Zurich’s portfolio.
• Comply with underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules.
• Continuously monitor and assess emerging Cyber and Technology E&O trends—including threat vectors, claims patterns, legal/regulatory developments, and coverage evolution—and translate those insights into disciplined risk selection, pricing, and portfolio strategy.
• Manage and optimize portfolio performance, balancing growth, profitability, and risk selection in alignment with underwriting strategy.
• Develop deep expertise in Zurich’s Cyber and Professional Liability products and policy forms, and confidently communicate coverage positions, changes, and underwriting appetite to brokers to support deal execution and relationship development.
• Understand client needs and priorities and work collaboratively with brokers to develop solutions that create value for customers while maintaining underwriting discipline.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

Underwriting Specialist:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• AND Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines.
• AND Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
• AND Experience with Microsoft Office.

Executive Underwriter:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• AND Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• AND Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• CPCU
• Experienced background in Professional Liability and Cyber
• Ability to leverage existing relationships with Agents, Brokers, internal, and external business partners
• Portfolio Management Experience
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Collaborative
• Results oriented

Pay

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. The combined salary range for this position is $79,600.00 - $172,300.00.

• Underwriting Specialist: $79,600.00 - $130,300.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.
• Executive Underwriter: $105,200.00 - $172,300.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%.

Benefits

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