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Zurich 56 Company Ltd

Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- National Accounts Excess Ca

Zurich 56 Company Ltd, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- National Accounts Excess Casualty Zurich is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- National Accounts Excess Casualty. We are looking for talented professionals to join our Atlanta, New York, or Chicago offices.

While this position will be based out of 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 Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- National Accounts Excess Casualty you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career as a member of a seasoned and dynamic team. You will be underwriting National Account new and renewal business, under limited direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on highly complex 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 National Account excess casualty and umbrella lines is preferred.

This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- National Accounts Excess Casualty 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.

Our National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter is responsible for:

Proactively seeking renewal and new account opportunities.

Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting National Account business.

Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.

Contributing to the development and completion of proposals. Provide technical guidance, assistance, and training to lower-level underwriters.

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 to 120 days prior to effective date.

Developing strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.

Executive Underwriter 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 working in a team environment

AVP, Underwriting Director 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 and Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support Area AND

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Experience working in a team environment

Experience with Umbrella underwriting

Preferred Qualifications:

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 combined salary range for this position is $98,300.00-$213,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter level is $98,300.00 - $161,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP, Underwriting Director level is $130,000.00 - $213,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

As an insurance company, 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): AM - New York, AM - Atlanta, AM - Chicago Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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