Zurich North America
AVP Management Liability Underwriter
Zurich North America, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Overview
Zurich North America is recruiting for the
Management Liability Underwriter, D&O (Senior or AVP) . Location options include Detroit, Louisiana Virtual, Minneapolis, Nashville, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, or South Carolina Virtual. This market-facing role uses sales/marketing, relationship-building and analytical skills to analyze and underwrite new and renewal business for Financial Lines products (Directors and Officers, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability and Crime Insurance) for private, nonprofit companies.
Responsibilities
Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business-related needs, as appropriate.
Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and work with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
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 on-site calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
Mentor team members.
This role will be filled at either the Senior or AVP level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based on the applicant's experience and the qualifications listed for this position.
Qualifications Senior - Basic 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 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 AND
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a team environment
AVP - Basic 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 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 AND
Experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong relationship building skills
At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by location, role, skill set and level of experience. The combined salary range for this position is $98,500 - $215,000. The proposed salary range for the Senior is $98,500 - $165,000, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the AVP is $130,000 - $215,000, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
As an employer, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code 1033.
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.
Location(s): Nashville, Detroit, Louisiana Virtual Office, Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, South Carolina Virtual Office
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
General Business
Insurance and Financial Services
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Management Liability Underwriter, D&O (Senior or AVP) . Location options include Detroit, Louisiana Virtual, Minneapolis, Nashville, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, or South Carolina Virtual. This market-facing role uses sales/marketing, relationship-building and analytical skills to analyze and underwrite new and renewal business for Financial Lines products (Directors and Officers, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability and Crime Insurance) for private, nonprofit companies.
Responsibilities
Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business-related needs, as appropriate.
Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and work with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
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 on-site calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
Mentor team members.
This role will be filled at either the Senior or AVP level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based on the applicant's experience and the qualifications listed for this position.
Qualifications Senior - Basic 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 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 AND
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a team environment
AVP - Basic 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 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 AND
Experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong relationship building skills
At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by location, role, skill set and level of experience. The combined salary range for this position is $98,500 - $215,000. The proposed salary range for the Senior is $98,500 - $165,000, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the AVP is $130,000 - $215,000, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
As an employer, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code 1033.
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.
Location(s): Nashville, Detroit, Louisiana Virtual Office, Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, South Carolina Virtual Office
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
General Business
Insurance and Financial Services
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