What are the responsibilities and job description for the AVP, Underwriting Manager- Excess Casualty position at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.?
As a member of Zurich's Underwriting management team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting management and marketing skills. Specifically, you will manage a market facing underwriting unit, and aid in making appropriate underwriting decisions.
There will be approximately 25% travel for this position.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Managing market facing underwriters and underwriting associates who proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
- Identifies new growth opportunities with key distributors for areas of responsibility.
- Ensure that accounts are qualified, and meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
- Along with underwriters in areas supervised, make agents/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
- Oversee negotiations of Terms & Conditions and closes deals.
- Ensure cross-sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the account.
- Provide continuous coaching on sales best practices, mentor staff to develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.
Basic Qualifications (AVP Level):
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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
AND - 2 or more years of management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPCU
- Advanced knowledge of Excess Casualty product lines, the commercial insurance industry
- Strong Broker relationships in the Midwest region
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent skills in relationship building
- Strong presentation skills
- Results oriented
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 $167,600.00 - $274,500.00, 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.]
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®.
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.
Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
Location(s): AM - Chicago
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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