National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior Or AVP)
Zurich is seeking an experienced National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP). We are looking for talented professionals to join our Atlanta, New York, and Chicago office. While this position will be based out of the Zurich office location, 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. As a National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP) you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career as a member of seasoned and dynamic team. You will be underwriting National Account new and renewal business, under limited direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on highly complex accounts. We focus strongly on our customers and are seeking someone with the ability to develop exceptional relationships and a strong market facing presence. Experience with National Account excess casualty and umbrella lines is preferred. This role filled at either the Senior Underwriter OR AVP level. The 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. Our National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter is responsible for:
- Proactively seeking renewal and new account opportunities.
- Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting National Account business.
- Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
- Contributing to the development and completion of proposals. Provide technical guidance, assistance, and training to lower-level underwriters.
- Qualifying accounts that meet the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
- Making agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
- Negotiating Terms & Conditions and closing deals.
- Cross-Selling other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
- Participating in Sales Team meetings as related to assigned brokers and/or territory.
- Proactively engaging in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
- Developing strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.
National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior) Qualifications:
- 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, 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
- Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
- Experience working in a team environment
National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter (AVP) Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
- Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
- Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support Area AND
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience working in a team environment
- Experience with Umbrella underwriting
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree
- CPCU
- Advanced knowledge of National Account Excess Casualty product lines
- Knowledge of National Account Primary Casualty and loss sensitive programs and accounts
- Strong broker/customer relationships
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent skills in relationship building
- Strong presentation skills
- Results oriented
At 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 visit our website. The combined salary range for this position is $98,300.00- $213,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Senior level is $98,300.00 - $161,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP level is $130,000.00 - $213,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please visit our website to learn more. Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.