Zurich North America
Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Excess Casualty
Zurich North America, Addison, Texas, United States, 75001
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. This position will be based in the Zurich office location with a hybrid work arrangement. You will work with your manager to set a flexible schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. The role requires you to be visible in the marketplace, meeting with agents and brokers, and being 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 underwrite 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 applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.
Our Excess Casualty Underwriter is responsible for:
Proactively seeking new account opportunities and managing existing renewal accounts.
Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting excess casualty and umbrella line 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-site 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.
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 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 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
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
Referrals of External Talent Only through Refer-a-Friend Program
Please visit the HR Portal to review Zurich's US Talent Referral Award policy for more details on these programs. As you explore internal opportunities, 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 identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Location(s): AM - Dallas, AM - Addison
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Hiring Manager Name: Michael Justin Cruz
Recruiter Name: Jason Johnson
Job Level: 6T
Division: Large Casualty
Internal Referral Bonus: $500.00
External Referral Bonus: $5,000.00
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
General Business
Insurance and Financial Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Zurich North America by 2x
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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 underwrite 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 applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.
Our Excess Casualty Underwriter is responsible for:
Proactively seeking new account opportunities and managing existing renewal accounts.
Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting excess casualty and umbrella line 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-site 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.
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 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 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
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
Referrals of External Talent Only through Refer-a-Friend Program
Please visit the HR Portal to review Zurich's US Talent Referral Award policy for more details on these programs. As you explore internal opportunities, 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 identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Location(s): AM - Dallas, AM - Addison
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Hiring Manager Name: Michael Justin Cruz
Recruiter Name: Jason Johnson
Job Level: 6T
Division: Large Casualty
Internal Referral Bonus: $500.00
External Referral Bonus: $5,000.00
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
General Business
Insurance and Financial Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Zurich North America by 2x
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