Zurich North America
Large Casualty Underwriting Portfolio Manager
Zurich North America, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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Zurich North America is looking for an experienced Large Casualty Underwriting Portfolio Manager to join our National Accounts Large Casualty team. The Underwriting Portfolio Manager will collaborate with underwriting teams to improve underwriting quality at the transactional level and develop strategies to enhance profitability at the portfolio level.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement business and underwriting strategies to meet segment objectives.
Ensure pricing tools are calibrated and fit for purpose with the most recent view on yield curves, loss costs and expense loads.
Drive segment strategies through collaboration with the field office network.
Provide consistent and clear communication on business strategies, profitability objectives, priorities, and accountabilities.
Evaluate and communicate key underwriting/marketplace issues to peer and senior management staff.
Conduct segment analysis to ensure profitability and growth of the business.
Qualifications 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.
Salary & 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.
Location This position can be located at any location that is commutable to a Zurich office.
Equal 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.
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Large Casualty Underwriting Portfolio Manager
role at
Zurich North America
Zurich North America is looking for an experienced Large Casualty Underwriting Portfolio Manager to join our National Accounts Large Casualty team. The Underwriting Portfolio Manager will collaborate with underwriting teams to improve underwriting quality at the transactional level and develop strategies to enhance profitability at the portfolio level.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement business and underwriting strategies to meet segment objectives.
Ensure pricing tools are calibrated and fit for purpose with the most recent view on yield curves, loss costs and expense loads.
Drive segment strategies through collaboration with the field office network.
Provide consistent and clear communication on business strategies, profitability objectives, priorities, and accountabilities.
Evaluate and communicate key underwriting/marketplace issues to peer and senior management staff.
Conduct segment analysis to ensure profitability and growth of the business.
Qualifications 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.
Salary & 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.
Location This position can be located at any location that is commutable to a Zurich office.
Equal 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.
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