Zurich North America
Large Casualty Underwriting Portfolio Manager
Zurich North America, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Zurich North America is currently looking for an experienced Large Casualty Underwriting Portfolio Manager to join our National Accounts Large Casualty team. The Large Casualty portfolio management team engages across all Large Casualty segments (Domestic, Multinational, and Excess) and lines of business (General Liability, Auto, Workers Compensation, and Umbrella/Excess Casualty). The Underwriting Portfolio Manager will collaborate with our underwriting teams to improve underwriting quality at the transactional level as well as develop strategies to enhance profitability at the portfolio level. This position can be located at any location commutable to a Zurich office.
Responsibilities
Developing and implementing business and underwriting strategies to meet segment objectives.
Ensure pricing tools are calibrated and fit for purpose with most recent view on yield curves, loss costs and expense loads.
Drive segment strategies through collaboration with the field office network.
Provide a consistent and clear communication on business strategies, profitability objectives, priorities, and accountabilities.
Evaluate and communicate key underwriting/marketplace issues to peers and senior management staff.
Conduct segment analysis to ensure profitability and growth of the business.
Basic Qualifications
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
Knowledge of Casualty product lines and insurance industry
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to manage complex portfolios
Technical knowledge of insurance operations and functions
Casualty lines experience; CPCU
Strong strategic experience assessing / anticipating market environment
Knowledge of loss trends, triangles, and ratemaking
Ability to quantify risk and experience with forecasting methods
Ability to collaborate in a team environment
Coaching and mentoring experience
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to interact with the C‑Suite
Knowledge in risk selection, program design & assessment
International casualty experience
Pay and Benefits The proposed salary range for this position is $113,000.00 – $185,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.
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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 Employment Opportunity 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.
Location(s): AM - Chicago, AM - Atlanta, AM - Boston, AM - Cleveland, AM - Dallas, AM - Denver, AM - Gold River, AM - Houston, AM - Jersey City, AM - Los Angeles, AM - Maitland, AM - Minneapolis, AM - New York, AM - Omaha, AM - Overland Park, AM - Parsippany, AM - Philadelphia, AM - Pittsburgh, AM - Rocky Hill, AM - Sacramento, AM - San Bernardino, AM - San Francisco, AM - Schaumburg, AM - Seattle, AM - Washington DC
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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Responsibilities
Developing and implementing business and underwriting strategies to meet segment objectives.
Ensure pricing tools are calibrated and fit for purpose with most recent view on yield curves, loss costs and expense loads.
Drive segment strategies through collaboration with the field office network.
Provide a consistent and clear communication on business strategies, profitability objectives, priorities, and accountabilities.
Evaluate and communicate key underwriting/marketplace issues to peers and senior management staff.
Conduct segment analysis to ensure profitability and growth of the business.
Basic Qualifications
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
Knowledge of Casualty product lines and insurance industry
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to manage complex portfolios
Technical knowledge of insurance operations and functions
Casualty lines experience; CPCU
Strong strategic experience assessing / anticipating market environment
Knowledge of loss trends, triangles, and ratemaking
Ability to quantify risk and experience with forecasting methods
Ability to collaborate in a team environment
Coaching and mentoring experience
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to interact with the C‑Suite
Knowledge in risk selection, program design & assessment
International casualty experience
Pay and Benefits The proposed salary range for this position is $113,000.00 – $185,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.
Learn more about Total Rewards here.
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 Employment Opportunity 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.
Location(s): AM - Chicago, AM - Atlanta, AM - Boston, AM - Cleveland, AM - Dallas, AM - Denver, AM - Gold River, AM - Houston, AM - Jersey City, AM - Los Angeles, AM - Maitland, AM - Minneapolis, AM - New York, AM - Omaha, AM - Overland Park, AM - Parsippany, AM - Philadelphia, AM - Pittsburgh, AM - Rocky Hill, AM - Sacramento, AM - San Bernardino, AM - San Francisco, AM - Schaumburg, AM - Seattle, AM - Washington DC
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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