Zurich 56 Company Ltd
Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP)
Zurich 56 Company Ltd, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP)
Zurich is seeking an experienced Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP). We are looking for talented professionals in the South/Central region – Dallas – Addison, TX Zurich 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 an Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP) you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career as a member of a seasoned and dynamic team. You will be underwriting new and renewal business, under limited direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on a variety of 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 excess casualty and umbrella lines is preferred.
This role is 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.
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 with Umbrella underwriting
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 on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience with Umbrella underwriting
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s 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 skills in relationship building
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 click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for this position is $103,300.00 - $223,700.00. The proposed salary range for the Senior is $103,300.00 - $169,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the AVP is $136,500.00 - $223,700.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Talent Referrals Have you spoken to your network about opportunities at Zurich? Do you know people who have the ideal profile for this exciting role? We really appreciate your efforts to recommend Zurich to your family and friends. This is a sign of trust and of your sincere belief that Zurich is an employer of choice. Zurich North America has two separate and distinct talent referral programs in the US. To be eligible to receive a referral bonus award, and to ensure your referral is considered, it is very important that you submit your referral under the appropriate talent referral program.
Referral of Current Employees Only
If you have a referral that is a current Zurich employee that you believe would be a great fit for this role, please click
here
to submit your referred colleague's information. Your colleague will receive an invitation to apply for this position and you will receive a confirmation of receipt of your referral within 1-2 business days of the submission.
Referrals of External Talent Only through Refer-a-Friend Program
We value the external networks of our Zurich colleagues and encourage you to share Zurich opportunities with individuals whom you believe have the potential to be a great future Zurich colleague. Please click
here
to learn more about referring your friends and family to Zurich. If you have a referral that you think would be a great fit for Zurich, click the "Refer Friend to a Job" action on the job posting to submit your referral.
As you explore internal opportunities, don’t forget to review the MakeYourMove@Zurich resource available on Channel Z under the MyGrowth tab.
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 identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Job Level: 6T
Division: Large Casualty
Internal Referral Bonus: $500.00
External Referral Bonus: $5,000.00
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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As an Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP) you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career as a member of a seasoned and dynamic team. You will be underwriting new and renewal business, under limited direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on a variety of 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 excess casualty and umbrella lines is preferred.
This role is 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.
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 with Umbrella underwriting
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 on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience with Umbrella underwriting
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s 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 skills in relationship building
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 click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for this position is $103,300.00 - $223,700.00. The proposed salary range for the Senior is $103,300.00 - $169,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the AVP is $136,500.00 - $223,700.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Talent Referrals Have you spoken to your network about opportunities at Zurich? Do you know people who have the ideal profile for this exciting role? We really appreciate your efforts to recommend Zurich to your family and friends. This is a sign of trust and of your sincere belief that Zurich is an employer of choice. Zurich North America has two separate and distinct talent referral programs in the US. To be eligible to receive a referral bonus award, and to ensure your referral is considered, it is very important that you submit your referral under the appropriate talent referral program.
Referral of Current Employees Only
If you have a referral that is a current Zurich employee that you believe would be a great fit for this role, please click
here
to submit your referred colleague's information. Your colleague will receive an invitation to apply for this position and you will receive a confirmation of receipt of your referral within 1-2 business days of the submission.
Referrals of External Talent Only through Refer-a-Friend Program
We value the external networks of our Zurich colleagues and encourage you to share Zurich opportunities with individuals whom you believe have the potential to be a great future Zurich colleague. Please click
here
to learn more about referring your friends and family to Zurich. If you have a referral that you think would be a great fit for Zurich, click the "Refer Friend to a Job" action on the job posting to submit your referral.
As you explore internal opportunities, don’t forget to review the MakeYourMove@Zurich resource available on Channel Z under the MyGrowth tab.
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 identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Job Level: 6T
Division: Large Casualty
Internal Referral Bonus: $500.00
External Referral Bonus: $5,000.00
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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