Zurich North America
Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director - Construction Professional L
Zurich North America, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, us, 06067
Executive Underwriter / AVP, Underwriter Director – Construction Professional Liability
The Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director – Construction Professional Liability position is open at
Zurich North America . This role can be based at any Zurich office location or, at the discretion of the Hiring Manager, remote.
Responsibilities
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.
Build and maintain relationships with agents and brokers to support business retention and acquisition.
Act as a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers, supporting the sales culture.
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 Level
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 with an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market‑Facing area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience working under time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
Experience working in a team environment.
Basic Qualifications – AVP, Underwriting Director Level
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 with an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market‑Facing area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
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.
Salary & Benefits The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00 – $215,000.00. For the Executive Underwriter role, the proposed range is $98,500.00 – $165,000.00 with a short‑term incentive bonus eligibility of 15%. For the AVP, Underwriter Director role, the proposed range is $130,000.00 – $215,000.00 with a short‑term incentive bonus eligibility of 20%.
Zurich offers competitive pay, bonuses, merit increases, 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 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.
Location(s)
New York, Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Maitland, Minneapolis, Omaha, Owings Mills, Parsippany, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rocky Hill, San Francisco, Schaumburg, Seattle, Washington DC
Remote Working Hybrid
Schedule Full Time
Employment Sponsorship No
Regulatory Information Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Application Notes Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
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Zurich North America . This role can be based at any Zurich office location or, at the discretion of the Hiring Manager, remote.
Responsibilities
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.
Build and maintain relationships with agents and brokers to support business retention and acquisition.
Act as a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers, supporting the sales culture.
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 Level
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 with an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market‑Facing area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience working under time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
Experience working in a team environment.
Basic Qualifications – AVP, Underwriting Director Level
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 with an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market‑Facing area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
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.
Salary & Benefits The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00 – $215,000.00. For the Executive Underwriter role, the proposed range is $98,500.00 – $165,000.00 with a short‑term incentive bonus eligibility of 15%. For the AVP, Underwriter Director role, the proposed range is $130,000.00 – $215,000.00 with a short‑term incentive bonus eligibility of 20%.
Zurich offers competitive pay, bonuses, merit increases, 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 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.
Location(s)
New York, Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Maitland, Minneapolis, Omaha, Owings Mills, Parsippany, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rocky Hill, San Francisco, Schaumburg, Seattle, Washington DC
Remote Working Hybrid
Schedule Full Time
Employment Sponsorship No
Regulatory Information Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Application Notes Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
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