Zurich Insurance
Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director - Excess Casualty
Zurich Insurance, Florida, New York, United States
Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director – Excess Casualty
Zurich is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director - Excess Casualty to join our E&S team at one of the following locations: Maitland, FL; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; or Houston, TX. While this position will be based out of one of those locations, 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 requires you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers. You will work with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability.
Responsibilities
Proactively seek new account opportunities and manage existing renewal accounts.
Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting excess casualty lines of business.
Complete detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
Contribute to the development and completion of proposals.
Qualify accounts that meet the organization’s appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
Make agent/broker/customer and on‑site calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.
Negotiate terms & conditions and close deals.
Cross‑sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
Participate in Sales Team meetings related to assigned brokers and/or territory.
Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
Develop strong broker and client networks related to industries underwritten by the Business Unit.
Executive Underwriter Basic Qualifications
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.
AVP, Underwriting Director Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
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 Excess Underwriting with E&S.
Established wholesale broker relationships (E&S brokers).
Creative problem‑solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00 – $215,000.00. For the
Executive Underwriter
role the proposed salary range is $98,500.00 – $165,000.00 with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the
Underwriting Director
role the proposed salary range is $130,000.00 – $215,000.00 with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.
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 Statement 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 & Work Arrangement Locations: Maitland, FL; Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX. Remote Working: Hybrid. Schedule: Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered: No.
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Responsibilities
Proactively seek new account opportunities and manage existing renewal accounts.
Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting excess casualty lines of business.
Complete detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
Contribute to the development and completion of proposals.
Qualify accounts that meet the organization’s appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
Make agent/broker/customer and on‑site calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.
Negotiate terms & conditions and close deals.
Cross‑sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
Participate in Sales Team meetings related to assigned brokers and/or territory.
Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
Develop strong broker and client networks related to industries underwritten by the Business Unit.
Executive Underwriter Basic Qualifications
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.
AVP, Underwriting Director Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
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 Excess Underwriting with E&S.
Established wholesale broker relationships (E&S brokers).
Creative problem‑solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00 – $215,000.00. For the
Executive Underwriter
role the proposed salary range is $98,500.00 – $165,000.00 with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the
Underwriting Director
role the proposed salary range is $130,000.00 – $215,000.00 with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.
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 Statement 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 & Work Arrangement Locations: Maitland, FL; Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX. Remote Working: Hybrid. Schedule: Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered: No.
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