Zurich North America
Executive Underwriter OR AVP Underwriting Director - Middle Market
Zurich North America, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
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Executive Underwriter OR AVP Underwriting Director - Middle Market
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Zurich North America
Recruiting Consultant at Zurich North America Zürich Middle Markets has delivered double-digit growth over the last four consecutive years, and we strive to exceed that growth in the years ahead! We’ve been committed to assembling a team of dedicated Middle Market leaders and underwriters who understand this space very deeply and who grasp the unique challenges of the various industry segments and the individual customers we serve. We are looking to add to our team in Sacramento, CA and hire an experienced Market Facing Property & Casualty Underwriter.
In this role, you will serve as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their unique risks and offering the best end-to-end solution for their Property & Casualty insurance needs.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives.
Leverage your Property and Casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business.
Work collaboratively across business units including but not limited to; claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry.
Empower yourself to use your technical underwriting, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory.
Executive Underwriter Required 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 are 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 Required 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 AND
Experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Microsoft Office experience
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 combined salary range for this position is $108,200.00 - $234,300.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $108,200.00 - $177,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP Underwriting Director is $143,000.00 - $234,300.00, 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.
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.
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 - Gold River, AM - Sacramento
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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Executive Underwriter OR AVP Underwriting Director - Middle Market
role at
Zurich North America
Recruiting Consultant at Zurich North America Zürich Middle Markets has delivered double-digit growth over the last four consecutive years, and we strive to exceed that growth in the years ahead! We’ve been committed to assembling a team of dedicated Middle Market leaders and underwriters who understand this space very deeply and who grasp the unique challenges of the various industry segments and the individual customers we serve. We are looking to add to our team in Sacramento, CA and hire an experienced Market Facing Property & Casualty Underwriter.
In this role, you will serve as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their unique risks and offering the best end-to-end solution for their Property & Casualty insurance needs.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives.
Leverage your Property and Casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business.
Work collaboratively across business units including but not limited to; claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry.
Empower yourself to use your technical underwriting, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory.
Executive Underwriter Required 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 are 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 Required 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 AND
Experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Microsoft Office experience
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 combined salary range for this position is $108,200.00 - $234,300.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $108,200.00 - $177,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP Underwriting Director is $143,000.00 - $234,300.00, 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.
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.
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 - Gold River, AM - Sacramento
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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