Underwriter- Construction Casualty
Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
As a Construction Casualty Underwriter, you will handle complex
new and renewal accounts across Auto, GL, Umbrella, and Worker’s
Compensation. As a member of Zurich's 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 in Sacramento, Walnut Creek or San Francisco,
CA . This is an exciting time to join Construction at Zurich! While
this position will be based out of a Zurich office, you will have
the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with
your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our
customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you
to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and
brokers and be in the office/market three days per week. The
Construction Casualty Underwriter is responsible for: Serving as a
customer industry 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. Using a disciplined
approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing Using
risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at point
of sale Market facing and production within the growing
Construction division Administering and monitoring underwriting
rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating
manual rules Working within broad limits and authorities on highly
complex assignments Basic Qualifications: Underwriter- Construction
Casualty High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of
experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area OR High School
Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the
Claims or Underwriting Support area AND Knowledge of the insurance
industry and the legal and regulatory environment Knowledge of
underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing
regulations and guidelines Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors
Degree Technical knowledge of Commercial Casualty Underwriting
Established broker relationships (Retail, select brokers) Sales
execution mindset Creative problem solving skills Strong verbal and
written communication skills Your 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 $60,000.00
- $95,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at
10%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for
employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here
.] Why Zurich? At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We
offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can
help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a
leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and
coverage across 25 industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.
Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.
Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race,
ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender
expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability,
protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation,
pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18
U.S. Code § 1033. Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited
CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting
Agency Portal. Location(s): AM - Walnut Creek, AM - San Francisco,
AM - Sacramento Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: LI-JJ1
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