Zurich North America
VP, Head of Construction Professional Liability, Underwriting
Zurich North America, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
VP, Head of Construction Professional Liability
Zurich North America is looking for a Head of Construction Professional Liability for our Specialties Business Unit. This position reports to the Head of Construction and can be based in one of our Zurich offices with business travel expected.
The Head of Construction Professional Liability is a critical role that requires P&L ownership of the +$150m construction professional liability portfolio.
This position is responsible for developing and executing diverse multidimensional strategies across the portfolio, ensuring that all key performance metrics (topline and bottom‑line) are achieved. Talent attraction, development, and retention are also critical responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Leadership and oversight of the construction professional liability underwriting team.
Effectively and efficiently manage the portfolio’s P&L, meeting key financial objectives.
Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, distribution partners, and clients and prospects.
Develop and execute underwriting strategies across the portfolio.
Achieve profitable growth.
Meet rate/retention objectives.
Meet defined mix‑shift objectives.
Support cross‑sell initiatives inside and outside of the SBU.
Talent management.
Achieve quality/compliance objectives.
Develop new underwriting processes and improve existing ones to support our strategic business objectives.
Develop innovative, customer‑led solutions.
Promote and support Zurich’s sustainability initiatives.
Active and visible field engagement and industry engagement, including representing Zurich at various industry events.
Active collaboration, coordination, and communication with key internal stakeholders, including Technical Underwriting, Risk Engineering, Claims, and Premium Audit.
Qualifications VP Level
Bachelor’s Degree and 10 or more years of relevant underwriting or market‑facing or broker or carrier or risk management experience within the commercial insurance industry.
5 or more years of management experience.
Prior construction professional liability experience.
SVP Level
Bachelor’s Degree and 12 or more years of relevant underwriting or market‑facing or broker or carrier or risk management experience within the commercial insurance industry.
5 or more years of management experience.
Prior construction professional liability experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of construction professional liability practices.
P&L and strategic planning experience.
Strong managerial, team‑building, influence management, thought leadership, collaboration, and conflict‑resolution skills.
Ability to manage complex portfolios.
Technical knowledge of insurance industry operations and processes.
Excellent problem‑solving and organizational skills.
Strong executive presence, ability to interact with the C‑suite and across all levels of the organization.
Ability to manage vision and purpose, leading the organization through innovative and creative thinking.
CPCU designation.
Salaries The combined salary range for this position is $198,000 to $378,300. The proposed salary range for the VP is $198,000 to $280,000 with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility of 25%. The proposed salary range for the SVP is $216,100 to $378,300 with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility of 35%.
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 Employer 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.
Additional Information Location(s): AM - New York, AM - Atlanta, AM - Boston, AM - Chicago, AM - Dallas, AM - Philadelphia, AM - Pittsburgh, AM - Rocky Hill, AM - Schaumburg.
Remote Working: Hybrid. Schedule: Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered: No.
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The Head of Construction Professional Liability is a critical role that requires P&L ownership of the +$150m construction professional liability portfolio.
This position is responsible for developing and executing diverse multidimensional strategies across the portfolio, ensuring that all key performance metrics (topline and bottom‑line) are achieved. Talent attraction, development, and retention are also critical responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Leadership and oversight of the construction professional liability underwriting team.
Effectively and efficiently manage the portfolio’s P&L, meeting key financial objectives.
Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, distribution partners, and clients and prospects.
Develop and execute underwriting strategies across the portfolio.
Achieve profitable growth.
Meet rate/retention objectives.
Meet defined mix‑shift objectives.
Support cross‑sell initiatives inside and outside of the SBU.
Talent management.
Achieve quality/compliance objectives.
Develop new underwriting processes and improve existing ones to support our strategic business objectives.
Develop innovative, customer‑led solutions.
Promote and support Zurich’s sustainability initiatives.
Active and visible field engagement and industry engagement, including representing Zurich at various industry events.
Active collaboration, coordination, and communication with key internal stakeholders, including Technical Underwriting, Risk Engineering, Claims, and Premium Audit.
Qualifications VP Level
Bachelor’s Degree and 10 or more years of relevant underwriting or market‑facing or broker or carrier or risk management experience within the commercial insurance industry.
5 or more years of management experience.
Prior construction professional liability experience.
SVP Level
Bachelor’s Degree and 12 or more years of relevant underwriting or market‑facing or broker or carrier or risk management experience within the commercial insurance industry.
5 or more years of management experience.
Prior construction professional liability experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of construction professional liability practices.
P&L and strategic planning experience.
Strong managerial, team‑building, influence management, thought leadership, collaboration, and conflict‑resolution skills.
Ability to manage complex portfolios.
Technical knowledge of insurance industry operations and processes.
Excellent problem‑solving and organizational skills.
Strong executive presence, ability to interact with the C‑suite and across all levels of the organization.
Ability to manage vision and purpose, leading the organization through innovative and creative thinking.
CPCU designation.
Salaries The combined salary range for this position is $198,000 to $378,300. The proposed salary range for the VP is $198,000 to $280,000 with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility of 25%. The proposed salary range for the SVP is $216,100 to $378,300 with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility of 35%.
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 Employer 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.
Additional Information Location(s): AM - New York, AM - Atlanta, AM - Boston, AM - Chicago, AM - Dallas, AM - Philadelphia, AM - Pittsburgh, AM - Rocky Hill, AM - Schaumburg.
Remote Working: Hybrid. Schedule: Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered: No.
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