Zurich Insurance
AVP Underwriting Director-Excess Casualty
Zurich Insurance, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
AVP Underwriting Director – Excess Casualty
Zurich is seeking an Umbrella Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriting Director to join our Los Angeles team. Excess Casualty/Umbrella is a key business segment within National Accounts, and we are focused on attracting top customer advocates who possess a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills, and solution‑focused problem‑solving abilities.
As an Umbrella Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriting Director, you will handle new and renewal Umbrella business. As a member of Zurich’s Underwriting Team, you will have the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with select brokers across Los Angeles, CA.
Responsibilities
Serving as a customer industry advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end‑to‑end solution for their insurance needs.
Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, and pricing.
Using risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale.
Identifying gaps in and aligning Zurich’s products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs.
Demonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an innovative advisor.
Underwriting, analyzing and generating new and renewal business.
Market facing and production within the growing Umbrella division.
Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules.
Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships.
Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area. OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
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 – Excess
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area. OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Microsoft Office experience.
Salary The combined salary range for this position is $113,100.00 – $276,900.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $113,100.00 – $209,300.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Director is $149,500.00 – $276,900.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
Benefits 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Zurich 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.
Additional Information Locations: Los Angeles, San Francisco
Seniority Level: Executive
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Finance and Sales
Industry: Insurance
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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As an Umbrella Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriting Director, you will handle new and renewal Umbrella business. As a member of Zurich’s Underwriting Team, you will have the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with select brokers across Los Angeles, CA.
Responsibilities
Serving as a customer industry advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end‑to‑end solution for their insurance needs.
Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, and pricing.
Using risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale.
Identifying gaps in and aligning Zurich’s products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs.
Demonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an innovative advisor.
Underwriting, analyzing and generating new and renewal business.
Market facing and production within the growing Umbrella division.
Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules.
Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships.
Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area. OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
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 – Excess
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area. OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Microsoft Office experience.
Salary The combined salary range for this position is $113,100.00 – $276,900.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $113,100.00 – $209,300.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Director is $149,500.00 – $276,900.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
Benefits 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Zurich 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.
Additional Information Locations: Los Angeles, San Francisco
Seniority Level: Executive
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Finance and Sales
Industry: Insurance
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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