Zurich North America
Executive Underwriter - E&S Excess Casualty
Zurich North America, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Executive Underwriter – E&S Excess Casualty
Zurich North America is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter – Excess Casualty to join our E&S team based in Atlanta, Dallas, or Houston. The position is flexible and hybrid; you will partner with your manager to set a flexible working schedule that supports customers, brokers, and agents.
You will be visible in the marketplace, meeting with agents and brokers, working with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability.
Zurich E&S is dedicated 100% to a wholesale distribution model and a product and technology strategy designed to make Zurich a market leader in E&S as measured by gross written premium, profitability, and employee satisfaction!
As an Executive Underwriter – E&S Excess Casualty you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career as part of a seasoned, dynamic team. You will underwrite new and renewal business with limited direction, using 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.
Responsibilities
Proactively seeking new account opportunities and managing existing renewal accounts.
Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting excess casualty lines of business.
Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
Contributing to the development and completion of proposals.
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 90–120 days prior to effective date.
Developing strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by the Business Unit.
Basic Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the underwriting or market‑facing area.
High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the underwriting or market‑facing area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
Experience working in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.
Excess Casualty experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Microsoft Office experience.
Location(s): Atlanta, Dallas, Houston (AM)
Remote working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment sponsorship offered: No
Compensation range: $98,500.00 to $165,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
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.
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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You will be visible in the marketplace, meeting with agents and brokers, working with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability.
Zurich E&S is dedicated 100% to a wholesale distribution model and a product and technology strategy designed to make Zurich a market leader in E&S as measured by gross written premium, profitability, and employee satisfaction!
As an Executive Underwriter – E&S Excess Casualty you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career as part of a seasoned, dynamic team. You will underwrite new and renewal business with limited direction, using 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.
Responsibilities
Proactively seeking new account opportunities and managing existing renewal accounts.
Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting excess casualty lines of business.
Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
Contributing to the development and completion of proposals.
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 90–120 days prior to effective date.
Developing strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by the Business Unit.
Basic Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the underwriting or market‑facing area.
High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the underwriting or market‑facing area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
Experience working in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.
Excess Casualty experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Microsoft Office experience.
Location(s): Atlanta, Dallas, Houston (AM)
Remote working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment sponsorship offered: No
Compensation range: $98,500.00 to $165,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
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.
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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