Zurich Insurance
SVP, Head of Property - Zurich E&S
Zurich North America (ZNA) is seeking a Head of E&S Property for Zurich E&S, ZNA’s division focused 100% on the wholesale channel. The Head of E&S Property is responsible for the strategy and management of Zurich E&S’s property division, engagement with our wholesale partner’s property brokerage leadership teams, property underwriting execution and quality, product offerings, and overall E&S Property Division profitability.
The Head of E&S Property will report to the President of Zurich E&S and will be part of the Zurich E&S Executive Leadership Team. The position will be located in either Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities
Develop and refine underwriting strategy, appetite, and guidelines.
Develop the go-to-market strategy within the wholesale channel.
Execute profitable growth plans.
Underwrite portfolio management.
Hire and develop staffing.
Provide input to operations teams to ensure execution and speed to market.
Work with technical underwriting and actuarial teams on product development, including coverage forms and pricing models to profitably compete in surplus lines.
Manage policy terms and conditions, manuscript processes and manuscript language.
Oversee execution of facultative reinsurance purchases.
In executing on these requirements, the position will collaborate within Zurich E&S and within the broader Zurich North America enterprise to leverage ZNA’s extensive knowledge and resources. The role will work closely with Zurich E&S’s Head of Wholesale Distribution and the Zurich E&S Chief Underwriting Officer on underwriting authority, quality reviews, guidelines, and general portfolio management.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 12 or more years of relevant underwriting or market-facing/broker/carrier/risk‑management experience within the commercial insurance industry AND
5 or more years of management experience.
Prior E&S Property experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in managing property underwriters in the surplus lines industry.
Strong portfolio management skills with a demonstrated track record of superior underwriting performance.
Excellent management skills, including underwriter coaching, performance management, and mentoring.
Expertise interpreting and developing property products.
Knowledge of property pricing methodologies and market benchmarks.
Expertise in catastrophe risk models and a demonstrated capacity to optimize the property catastrophe risk footprint.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and network in a diversified insurance company.
Strong knowledge of, and following, within the surplus lines producer network.
Ability to lead in producer engagement/sales.
Ability to attract and retain a team of E&S property underwriters.
Compensation and Benefits Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location.
The proposed salary range for this position is
$216,100.00 - $378,300.00 , with a competitive short‑term incentive bonus. 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®.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
Location Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL. Remote working is hybrid.
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The Head of E&S Property will report to the President of Zurich E&S and will be part of the Zurich E&S Executive Leadership Team. The position will be located in either Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities
Develop and refine underwriting strategy, appetite, and guidelines.
Develop the go-to-market strategy within the wholesale channel.
Execute profitable growth plans.
Underwrite portfolio management.
Hire and develop staffing.
Provide input to operations teams to ensure execution and speed to market.
Work with technical underwriting and actuarial teams on product development, including coverage forms and pricing models to profitably compete in surplus lines.
Manage policy terms and conditions, manuscript processes and manuscript language.
Oversee execution of facultative reinsurance purchases.
In executing on these requirements, the position will collaborate within Zurich E&S and within the broader Zurich North America enterprise to leverage ZNA’s extensive knowledge and resources. The role will work closely with Zurich E&S’s Head of Wholesale Distribution and the Zurich E&S Chief Underwriting Officer on underwriting authority, quality reviews, guidelines, and general portfolio management.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 12 or more years of relevant underwriting or market-facing/broker/carrier/risk‑management experience within the commercial insurance industry AND
5 or more years of management experience.
Prior E&S Property experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in managing property underwriters in the surplus lines industry.
Strong portfolio management skills with a demonstrated track record of superior underwriting performance.
Excellent management skills, including underwriter coaching, performance management, and mentoring.
Expertise interpreting and developing property products.
Knowledge of property pricing methodologies and market benchmarks.
Expertise in catastrophe risk models and a demonstrated capacity to optimize the property catastrophe risk footprint.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and network in a diversified insurance company.
Strong knowledge of, and following, within the surplus lines producer network.
Ability to lead in producer engagement/sales.
Ability to attract and retain a team of E&S property underwriters.
Compensation and Benefits Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location.
The proposed salary range for this position is
$216,100.00 - $378,300.00 , with a competitive short‑term incentive bonus. 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®.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
Location Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL. Remote working is hybrid.
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