Zurich North America
AVP, Industry Practice Director - Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail
Zurich North America, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
AVP, Industry Practice Director - Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail
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AVP, Industry Practice Director - Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail
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Zurich North America
Zurich North America is seeking an
AVP Industry Practice Director – Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail
for our growing U.S. Middle Market Business Unit. This role is responsible for helping to advance the foundational Property and Casualty underwriting framework for our Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail Industries Industry Practices.
This is a critical role as the AVP Industry Practice Director will utilize their expertise at a national level to help deliver the Property and Casualty underwriting strategy. The strategy is expected to drive the performance and growth of the assigned industry practices. Broader responsibilities include training and supporting the Market Facing Underwriters in the strategy. The role will work across the business unit in a collaborative manner to solve complex problems with other Industry Practice Leaders, Underwriters, Brokers, Line of Business and Actuarial partners.
This position should be proximate to an existing Zurich North American Middle Market Office location. We may be open to considering remote, but some travel will be expected.
Key Accountabilities
Operationalize the underwriting strategy of the Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail industry practices to deliver growth and profitability results.
Develop and advance the technical standards, controls and practices for Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail industry practices.
Provide technical underwriting guidance to field underwriting staff in through the handling of complex queries and referrals.
Participate in the strategic and operational planning process, lending the viewpoint of the industry segment.
Develop feedback mechanisms to ensure information is shared across the business.
Develop solutions for issues and trends facing the industry segments and identify opportunities for new products and services.
Agency engagement with key relationships in conjunction with Head of Industry, Territory Leaders, and Underwriters. Travel may take place in accordance with branch and industry strategies.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Underwriting Area OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Underwriting area
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced knowledge in underwriting property, general liability, auto, workers compensation and umbrella within the Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail space.
Ability to manage complex Property and Casualty underwriting portfolios and deliver to target.
Proven ability to influence others in achieving goals.
Experience developing and implementing underwriting strategies for complex offerings.
Strong skills in sales such as relationship building, active listening and win-win negotiating.
Strong Leadership presence with experience navigating through a large organization to execute through influence.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and embrace new technologies.
CPCU, CIC designation
Compensation The proposed Salary range for this position is $113,000.00 - $185,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
Benefits We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]
Why Zurich? At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.
Equal Opportunity Employment Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.
Location(s)
AM - California Virtual Office
AM - Addison
AM - Alabama Virtual Office
AM - Alaska Virtual Office
AM - Arizona Virtual Office
AM - Arkansas Virtual Office
AM - Atlanta
AM - Boston
AM - Charlotte
AM - Colorado Virtual Office
AM - Connecticut Virtual Office
AM - Delaware Virtual Office
AM - Edina
AM - Florida Virtual Office
AM - Georgia Virtual Office
AM - Gold River
AM - Greenwood Village
AM - Hawaii Virtual Office
AM - Houston
AM - Idaho Virtual Office
AM - Illinois Virtual Office
AM - Independence
AM - Indiana Virtual Office
AM - Iowa Virtual Office
AM - Irvine
AM - Kansas Virtual Office
AM - Kentucky Virtual Office
AM - Los Angeles
AM - Louisiana Virtual Office
AM - Maine Virtual Office
AM - Maitland
AM - Maryland Virtual Office
AM - Massachusetts Virt. Office
AM - Michigan Office
AM - Minnesota Virtual Office
AM - Mississippi Virtual Office
AM - Missouri Virtual Office
AM - Montana Virtual Office
AM - Nebraska Virtual Office
AM - Nevada Virtual Office
AM - New Hampshire Virt. Office
AM - New Jersey Virtual Office
AM - New Mexico Virtual Office
AM - New York
AM - New York Virtual Office
AM - North Carolina Virt. Office
AM - North Dakota Virtual Office
AM - Ohio Virtual Office
AM - Oklahoma Virtual Office
AM - Oregon Virtual Office
AM - Overland Park
AM - Parsippany
AM - Pennsylvania Virtual Office
AM - Philadelphia
AM - Phoenix
AM - Pittsburgh
AM - Remote Work (US)
AM - Rhode Island Virtual Office
AM - Rocky Hill
AM - San Diego
AM - San Francisco
AM - Schaumburg
AM - Seattle
AM - South Carolina Virt. Office
AM - South Dakota Virtual Office
AM - St. Louis
AM - Tennessee Virtual Office
AM - Texas Virtual Office
AM - Utah Virtual Office
AM - Vermont Virtual Office
AM - Virginia Virtual Office
AM - Walnut Creek
AM - Washington DC
AM - Washington DC Virt. Office
AM - Washington St Virt. Office
AM - West Virginia Virt. Office
AM - Wisconsin Virtual Office
AM - Wyoming Virtual Office
Employment Details Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Recruiter Note Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
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AVP, Industry Practice Director - Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail
role at
Zurich North America
Zurich North America is seeking an
AVP Industry Practice Director – Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail
for our growing U.S. Middle Market Business Unit. This role is responsible for helping to advance the foundational Property and Casualty underwriting framework for our Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail Industries Industry Practices.
This is a critical role as the AVP Industry Practice Director will utilize their expertise at a national level to help deliver the Property and Casualty underwriting strategy. The strategy is expected to drive the performance and growth of the assigned industry practices. Broader responsibilities include training and supporting the Market Facing Underwriters in the strategy. The role will work across the business unit in a collaborative manner to solve complex problems with other Industry Practice Leaders, Underwriters, Brokers, Line of Business and Actuarial partners.
This position should be proximate to an existing Zurich North American Middle Market Office location. We may be open to considering remote, but some travel will be expected.
Key Accountabilities
Operationalize the underwriting strategy of the Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail industry practices to deliver growth and profitability results.
Develop and advance the technical standards, controls and practices for Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail industry practices.
Provide technical underwriting guidance to field underwriting staff in through the handling of complex queries and referrals.
Participate in the strategic and operational planning process, lending the viewpoint of the industry segment.
Develop feedback mechanisms to ensure information is shared across the business.
Develop solutions for issues and trends facing the industry segments and identify opportunities for new products and services.
Agency engagement with key relationships in conjunction with Head of Industry, Territory Leaders, and Underwriters. Travel may take place in accordance with branch and industry strategies.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Underwriting Area OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Underwriting area
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced knowledge in underwriting property, general liability, auto, workers compensation and umbrella within the Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail space.
Ability to manage complex Property and Casualty underwriting portfolios and deliver to target.
Proven ability to influence others in achieving goals.
Experience developing and implementing underwriting strategies for complex offerings.
Strong skills in sales such as relationship building, active listening and win-win negotiating.
Strong Leadership presence with experience navigating through a large organization to execute through influence.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and embrace new technologies.
CPCU, CIC designation
Compensation The proposed Salary range for this position is $113,000.00 - $185,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
Benefits We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]
Why Zurich? At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.
Equal Opportunity Employment Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.
Location(s)
AM - California Virtual Office
AM - Addison
AM - Alabama Virtual Office
AM - Alaska Virtual Office
AM - Arizona Virtual Office
AM - Arkansas Virtual Office
AM - Atlanta
AM - Boston
AM - Charlotte
AM - Colorado Virtual Office
AM - Connecticut Virtual Office
AM - Delaware Virtual Office
AM - Edina
AM - Florida Virtual Office
AM - Georgia Virtual Office
AM - Gold River
AM - Greenwood Village
AM - Hawaii Virtual Office
AM - Houston
AM - Idaho Virtual Office
AM - Illinois Virtual Office
AM - Independence
AM - Indiana Virtual Office
AM - Iowa Virtual Office
AM - Irvine
AM - Kansas Virtual Office
AM - Kentucky Virtual Office
AM - Los Angeles
AM - Louisiana Virtual Office
AM - Maine Virtual Office
AM - Maitland
AM - Maryland Virtual Office
AM - Massachusetts Virt. Office
AM - Michigan Office
AM - Minnesota Virtual Office
AM - Mississippi Virtual Office
AM - Missouri Virtual Office
AM - Montana Virtual Office
AM - Nebraska Virtual Office
AM - Nevada Virtual Office
AM - New Hampshire Virt. Office
AM - New Jersey Virtual Office
AM - New Mexico Virtual Office
AM - New York
AM - New York Virtual Office
AM - North Carolina Virt. Office
AM - North Dakota Virtual Office
AM - Ohio Virtual Office
AM - Oklahoma Virtual Office
AM - Oregon Virtual Office
AM - Overland Park
AM - Parsippany
AM - Pennsylvania Virtual Office
AM - Philadelphia
AM - Phoenix
AM - Pittsburgh
AM - Remote Work (US)
AM - Rhode Island Virtual Office
AM - Rocky Hill
AM - San Diego
AM - San Francisco
AM - Schaumburg
AM - Seattle
AM - South Carolina Virt. Office
AM - South Dakota Virtual Office
AM - St. Louis
AM - Tennessee Virtual Office
AM - Texas Virtual Office
AM - Utah Virtual Office
AM - Vermont Virtual Office
AM - Virginia Virtual Office
AM - Walnut Creek
AM - Washington DC
AM - Washington DC Virt. Office
AM - Washington St Virt. Office
AM - West Virginia Virt. Office
AM - Wisconsin Virtual Office
AM - Wyoming Virtual Office
Employment Details Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Recruiter Note Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
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