Underwriting Specialist - Retail — Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- part-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Zurich is currently looking for an Underwriting Specialist within the Direct Markets area this person is responsible for managing a portfolio of franchised auto dealer accounts, with accountability for risk selection, pricing, and overall profitability.
This role independently evaluates new business and renewal opportunities, assessing exposures, financials, and loss experience to determine appropriate terms and conditions in alignment with underwriting guidelines and business strategy.
The Underwriter Specialist partners closely with Sales, Operations, and internal stakeholders to support growth and retention objectives while ensuring disciplined decision-making and accurate documentation.
- Zurich is currently looking for an Underwriting Specialist within the Direct Markets area this person is responsible for managing a portfolio of franchised auto dealer accounts, with accountability for risk selection, pricing, and overall profitability.
- This role independently evaluates new business and renewal opportunities, assessing exposures, financials, and loss experience to determine appropriate terms and conditions in alignment with underwriting guidelines and business strategy.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
- At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience.
Key requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
- At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience.
- 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
Application process
- If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.
Company and context
- Support the organization's sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers.
- Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
- Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
- Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
- Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
- Mentor team members. Basic Qualifications: Underwriting Specialist:
- 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
- Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business Experience with Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree
Additional details
- With moderate account complexity and increasing autonomy, this role demonstrates consistent underwriting judgment, identifies referral needs, contributes to team performance, and builds strong relationships with customers and internal partners to drive sustainable portfolio results. Key Accountabilities of this role:
- Mentor team members. Basic Qualifications: Underwriting Specialist:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
- Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business Experience with Microsoft Office
- Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong relationship building skills Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
- Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-RA1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID Nearest Major Market: Olathe Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City
Notes and original content
- With moderate account complexity and increasing autonomy, this role demonstrates consistent underwriting judgment, identifies referral needs, contributes to team performance, and builds strong relationships with customers and internal partners to drive sustainable portfolio results.
- Key Accountabilities of this role:
- Mentor team members.
- Basic Qualifications:
- Underwriting Specialist:
- Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong relationship building skills
Questions about this listing
What salary does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) lists CHF 85'500 - 150'000 gross per year for this position in Lugano. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer?
This listing is a part-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status. Note: this listing allows remote work — teleworking above 25 % of your time can shift your social-security base to Italy, so confirm the agreed remote share with HR before signing.
How do I apply for this position at Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)'s original listing at careers.zurich.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
