Zurich North America
Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director - Construction Professional L
Zurich North America, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director - Construction Professional Liability
Zurich is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director – Construction Professional Liability to join our Specialties Construction team. We are open to hiring talent at any Zurich office location, and may, at the sole discretion of the Hiring Manager, offer remote or hybrid work arrangements.
In this role you will:
Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules.
Develop, maintain, and collaborate with line of business representatives on referrals and other business related needs.
Provide guidance to lower level associates.
Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) to support business retention and acquisition and determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
Support the sales culture by being a help point for agents, brokers, and customers.
Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
Complete detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
Qualify accounts to meet the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
Make broker/customer and on‑site calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.
Basic Qualifications (Executive Underwriter)
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.
Basic Qualifications (AVP, Underwriting Director)
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 (Both Levels)
Bachelor’s Degree.
Technical knowledge of construction professional liability underwriting.
Established broker relationships (retail brokers).
Sales execution mindset.
Creative problem solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Compensation We offer a competitive base salary range of $98,500.00 – $215,000.00, plus short‑term incentive bonus eligibility of 15% for the Executive Underwriter level and 20% for the AVP, Underwriting Director level. The range shown is a national average and may vary by location.
Benefits Zurich provides 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®.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Zurich North America by 2x.
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.
Location(s) AM - New York, AM - Atlanta, AM - Boston, AM - Charlotte, AM - Chicago, AM - Cleveland, AM - Dallas, AM - Denver, AM - Houston, AM - Los Angeles, AM - Maitland, AM - Minneapolis, AM - Omaha, AM - Owings Mills, AM - Parsippany, AM - Philadelphia, AM - Pittsburgh, AM - Rocky Hill, AM - San Francisco, AM - Schaumburg, AM - Seattle, AM - Washington DC
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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In this role you will:
Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules.
Develop, maintain, and collaborate with line of business representatives on referrals and other business related needs.
Provide guidance to lower level associates.
Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) to support business retention and acquisition and determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
Support the sales culture by being a help point for agents, brokers, and customers.
Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
Complete detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
Qualify accounts to meet the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
Make broker/customer and on‑site calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.
Basic Qualifications (Executive Underwriter)
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.
Basic Qualifications (AVP, Underwriting Director)
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 (Both Levels)
Bachelor’s Degree.
Technical knowledge of construction professional liability underwriting.
Established broker relationships (retail brokers).
Sales execution mindset.
Creative problem solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Compensation We offer a competitive base salary range of $98,500.00 – $215,000.00, plus short‑term incentive bonus eligibility of 15% for the Executive Underwriter level and 20% for the AVP, Underwriting Director level. The range shown is a national average and may vary by location.
Benefits Zurich provides 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®.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Zurich North America by 2x.
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.
Location(s) AM - New York, AM - Atlanta, AM - Boston, AM - Charlotte, AM - Chicago, AM - Cleveland, AM - Dallas, AM - Denver, AM - Houston, AM - Los Angeles, AM - Maitland, AM - Minneapolis, AM - Omaha, AM - Owings Mills, AM - Parsippany, AM - Philadelphia, AM - Pittsburgh, AM - Rocky Hill, AM - San Francisco, AM - Schaumburg, AM - Seattle, AM - Washington DC
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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