Zurich 56 Company Ltd
Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- E&S Casualty
Zurich 56 Company Ltd, Oregon, Wisconsin, United States, 53575
Executive Underwriter – E&S Casualty
Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director – E&S Casualty to join the new E&S Primary Casualty team in Chicago, Schaumburg, New York City, Dallas, Houston or Rocky Hill. This role will be based out of Chicago, Schaumburg, New York City, Dallas, Houston or Rocky Hill, with flexibility to work on a hybrid basis.
What you can expect in an E&S Primary Casualty Underwriting position at Zurich:
Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives
Leverage your casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business
Work collaboratively across business units including claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry
Be empowered to use your market facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory
Core Responsibilities:
Serve 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
Use a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing
Use risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale
Market-facing and production within the growing Zurich E&S Casualty division
Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
Work within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments
Coach, develop and empower junior team members
Basic Qualifications – Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director – E&S Casualty:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR 10 or more years 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
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR 14 or more years in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of E&S Commercial insurance industry experience
Technical knowledge of Primary Casualty Underwriting with E&S
Established wholesale broker relationships (E&S brokers)
Creative problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Compensation: The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00 - $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Senior level is $98,500.00 - $165,000.00 with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP level is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00 with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
Locations and Remote Working:
New York
Schaumburg
Dallas
Chicago
Houston
Rocky Hill
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Equal Employment Opportunity: Zurich in North America 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.
Recruiter Policy: 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.
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What you can expect in an E&S Primary Casualty Underwriting position at Zurich:
Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives
Leverage your casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business
Work collaboratively across business units including claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry
Be empowered to use your market facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory
Core Responsibilities:
Serve 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
Use a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing
Use risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale
Market-facing and production within the growing Zurich E&S Casualty division
Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
Work within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments
Coach, develop and empower junior team members
Basic Qualifications – Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director – E&S Casualty:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR 10 or more years 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
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR 14 or more years in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of E&S Commercial insurance industry experience
Technical knowledge of Primary Casualty Underwriting with E&S
Established wholesale broker relationships (E&S brokers)
Creative problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Compensation: The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00 - $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Senior level is $98,500.00 - $165,000.00 with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP level is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00 with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
Locations and Remote Working:
New York
Schaumburg
Dallas
Chicago
Houston
Rocky Hill
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Equal Employment Opportunity: Zurich in North America 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.
Recruiter Policy: 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.
Application Details: #LI-JR1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID
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