Zurich Insurance
Executive Underwriter – E&S Casualty
Zurich Insurance 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, Rocky Hill, or Scottsdale. The position can be based out of any of these locations and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Chicago, IL
Schaumburg, IL
New York City, NY
Dallas, TX
Houston, TX
Rocky Hill, CT
Scottsdale, AZ
Responsibilities
You will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives.
You will leverage your casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business.
You will work collaboratively across business units including claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry.
You will be empowered to use your market‑facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory.
You will 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.
Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing.
Using risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at the point of sale.
Market facing and production within the growing Zurich E&S Casualty division.
Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules.
Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.
Coaching, developing and empowering junior team members.
Basic Qualifications – Executive Underwriter
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.
Basic Qualifications – AVP, Underwriting Director
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.
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 As an insurance company, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00–$215,000.00. For the Senior level, the range is $98,500.00–$165,000.00 with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP level, the range is $130,000.00–$215,000.00 with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
Additional rewards may include short‑term incentive bonuses and merit increases.
Benefits & Recognition Zurich 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.
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Chicago, IL
Schaumburg, IL
New York City, NY
Dallas, TX
Houston, TX
Rocky Hill, CT
Scottsdale, AZ
Responsibilities
You will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives.
You will leverage your casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business.
You will work collaboratively across business units including claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry.
You will be empowered to use your market‑facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory.
You will 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.
Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing.
Using risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at the point of sale.
Market facing and production within the growing Zurich E&S Casualty division.
Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules.
Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.
Coaching, developing and empowering junior team members.
Basic Qualifications – Executive Underwriter
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.
Basic Qualifications – AVP, Underwriting Director
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.
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 As an insurance company, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00–$215,000.00. For the Senior level, the range is $98,500.00–$165,000.00 with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP level, the range is $130,000.00–$215,000.00 with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
Additional rewards may include short‑term incentive bonuses and merit increases.
Benefits & Recognition Zurich 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.
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