Product Specialist I

Austin, TX, United States

Product Specialist I

114106

Zurich North America is currently looking for a Product Specialists to join our Casualty Product Development Team based out of our North American Headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois,or Remotely within U.S. If this position is based out of our Schaumburg Headquarters, we are offering the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely. You will collaborate with your manager to set a schedule that supports you, your customers, and the team.

In this role you will use your expertise within commercial liability insurance to help construct policies, create coverage enhancements, write manuscript endorsements, and provide guidance to underwriters. You will also assist with competitive analyses, product updates for new regulations, and will work with and update our internal tools.

Responsibilities for this role include:

Lead the development and implementation of underwriting solutions (e.g., product development) for Commercial Liability Lines of Business

Identify market standard product opportunities based upon the latest product line, industry trends, and emerging risks

Maintain and promote existing strategic partnerships both internally and externally

Advise the Business Unit and Underwriters in responding to coverage requests and drafts language for specific transactions and portfolio coverage enhancements

Promote a consistent approach to coverage through adherence to an established coverage philosophy

Structure new endorsements consistently and maintain the endorsement library with relevant updates and modifications

Support underwriting strategy and product development by incorporating lessons learned from competitor forms and approaches to coverage in new products

Participate in compliance-related queries, including state regulatory exams and insurance department inquiries

Lead product refreshes (e.g., updating pre-existing coverages and endorsements) by managing form and endorsement drafting, leading reviews with Corporate Law and Claims Legal, and managing the filing process and Departments of Insurance review and approval process

Analyzes and develops solutions pertaining to Insurance Regulatory requirements with respect to product filings within scope of underwriting

Basic Qualifications – Product Specialist I

JD and 6 or more years of experience of law practice specializing in the insurance area

PreferredQualifications:

Industry experience in the relevant line(s) of business

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ( https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq ).

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now 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. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers) to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

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Location(s): AM - Schaumburg, AM - Remote Work (US)

Remote Working: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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