Zurich North America
Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director - Excess Casualty
Zurich North America, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
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. Although this position will be based in 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 will require visibility in the marketplace to meet with agents and brokers and to work with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability.
Zurich E&S is dedicated 100% to a wholesale distribution model and a product and technology strategy designed to make Zurich a market leader in E&S as measured by gross written premium, profitability, and employee satisfaction.
As an Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director - 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 new and renewal business under limited direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on a variety of accounts. We focus strongly on our customers and are seeking someone with the ability to develop exceptional relationships and a strong market-facing presence.
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-sight 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 as related to assigned brokers and/or territory.
Proactively engage in the target account process, manage a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
Develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by the business unit.
Basic Qualifications Executive Underwriter – Excess Casualty
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 – Excess Casualty
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 and Benefits Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00 – $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,500.00 – $165,000.00 with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Director is $130,000.00 – $215,000.00 with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. 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.
Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.
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.
Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
Location and Work Schedule 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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Zurich E&S is dedicated 100% to a wholesale distribution model and a product and technology strategy designed to make Zurich a market leader in E&S as measured by gross written premium, profitability, and employee satisfaction.
As an Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director - 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 new and renewal business under limited direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on a variety of accounts. We focus strongly on our customers and are seeking someone with the ability to develop exceptional relationships and a strong market-facing presence.
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-sight 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 as related to assigned brokers and/or territory.
Proactively engage in the target account process, manage a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
Develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by the business unit.
Basic Qualifications Executive Underwriter – Excess Casualty
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 – Excess Casualty
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 and Benefits Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00 – $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,500.00 – $165,000.00 with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Director is $130,000.00 – $215,000.00 with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. 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.
Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.
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.
Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
Location and Work Schedule 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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