Zurich North America
Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director- Energy Casualty
Zurich North America, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director—Energy Casualty
Zurich is hiring an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director—Primary Casualty to join our dynamic Energy Casualty team. Underwriting at Zurich offers a rewarding, empowered environment that allows underwriters to exercise both quantitative and qualitative reasoning skill sets, with exposure to a wide range of experiences. Above all, underwriters can build a rewarding and diverse career journey.
As a member of the Energy Casualty team, you will market, analyze, and underwrite primary casualty risks, including soliciting and underwriting new and renewal business to drive profitable growth. You will use The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework as a subject matter expert, serve as a leader and mentor to the team, and provide technical guidance on critical coverage issues, program structure customization, and pricing methodologies.
Responsibilities
Market facing and production, including onsite client stewardship and broker visits
Management and development of robust new business and cross‑sell pipeline
Serve as a customer advocate, improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end‑to‑end solution for their insurance needs
Deliver a disciplined and thorough approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, pricing, and documentation
Use risk insights, data, and models to drive informed underwriting decisions at point of sale
Develop and define program structure recommendations, including Gross‑Cost and Loss‑Sensitive solutions based on risk characteristics
Prepare and present comprehensive referrals, as necessary
Work independently to negotiate and deliver successful outcomes to the agent/broker
Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations
Work within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments
Manage key portfolio indicators within assigned territory, including Gross Written Premium, Retention, Rate, and Profitability
Opportunity to mentor and coach early‑career team members
Visibility at industry events and contributions supporting long‑term strategy development and vision
Basic Qualifications Executive Underwriter - Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5+ years of experience in underwriting or market‑facing area
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10+ years of experience in claims or underwriting support area
Zurich approved Apprenticeship program with associate degree and 3+ years of experience in underwriting or market‑facing area
Zurich approved Apprenticeship program with associate degree and 8+ years of experience in claims or underwriting support area
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 - Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7+ years of experience in underwriting or market‑facing area
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14+ years of experience in claims or underwriting support area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with associate degree and 5+ years of experience in underwriting or market‑facing area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with associate degree and 12+ years of experience in claims or underwriting support area
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Competence working within time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Energy Casualty or casualty‑driven underwriting experience, including Guaranteed Cost & Loss Sensitive
Existing network and familiarity within the Energy Casualty brokerage & client community
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Sales execution mindset
Creative problem‑solving skills
Microsoft Office experience
Salary and Benefits
The combined salary range for this position is $98,500 – $215,000. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,500 – $165,000, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the AVP is $130,000 – $215,000, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. Eligibility for bonuses and merit increases applies, and pay may vary by location and experience. We also offer competitive 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 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. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Location Houston, Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, New York (America – AM)
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As a member of the Energy Casualty team, you will market, analyze, and underwrite primary casualty risks, including soliciting and underwriting new and renewal business to drive profitable growth. You will use The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework as a subject matter expert, serve as a leader and mentor to the team, and provide technical guidance on critical coverage issues, program structure customization, and pricing methodologies.
Responsibilities
Market facing and production, including onsite client stewardship and broker visits
Management and development of robust new business and cross‑sell pipeline
Serve as a customer advocate, improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end‑to‑end solution for their insurance needs
Deliver a disciplined and thorough approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, pricing, and documentation
Use risk insights, data, and models to drive informed underwriting decisions at point of sale
Develop and define program structure recommendations, including Gross‑Cost and Loss‑Sensitive solutions based on risk characteristics
Prepare and present comprehensive referrals, as necessary
Work independently to negotiate and deliver successful outcomes to the agent/broker
Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations
Work within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments
Manage key portfolio indicators within assigned territory, including Gross Written Premium, Retention, Rate, and Profitability
Opportunity to mentor and coach early‑career team members
Visibility at industry events and contributions supporting long‑term strategy development and vision
Basic Qualifications Executive Underwriter - Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5+ years of experience in underwriting or market‑facing area
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10+ years of experience in claims or underwriting support area
Zurich approved Apprenticeship program with associate degree and 3+ years of experience in underwriting or market‑facing area
Zurich approved Apprenticeship program with associate degree and 8+ years of experience in claims or underwriting support area
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 - Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7+ years of experience in underwriting or market‑facing area
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14+ years of experience in claims or underwriting support area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with associate degree and 5+ years of experience in underwriting or market‑facing area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with associate degree and 12+ years of experience in claims or underwriting support area
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Competence working within time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Energy Casualty or casualty‑driven underwriting experience, including Guaranteed Cost & Loss Sensitive
Existing network and familiarity within the Energy Casualty brokerage & client community
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Sales execution mindset
Creative problem‑solving skills
Microsoft Office experience
Salary and Benefits
The combined salary range for this position is $98,500 – $215,000. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,500 – $165,000, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the AVP is $130,000 – $215,000, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. Eligibility for bonuses and merit increases applies, and pay may vary by location and experience. We also offer competitive 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 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. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Location Houston, Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, New York (America – AM)
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