Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director - E&S Primary Casualty
Zurich 56 Company Ltd, Atlanta, GA, United States
Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director - E&S Primary Casualty
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Zurich is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director – E&S Primary Casualty to join our team in Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX or Houston, TX. While this position will be based out of one of those offices, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role requires visible presence in the marketplace to meet with agents and brokers. You will work with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability.
This role will be responsible for:
Proactively seeking new account opportunities and managing existing renewal accounts.
Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting excess casualty lines of business.
Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
Contributing to the development and completion of proposals.
Qualifying accounts that meet the organization’s appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
Making agent/broker/customer and on‑sight calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.
Negotiating Terms & Conditions and closing deals.
Cross‑selling other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
Participating in Sales Team meetings as related to assigned brokers and / or territory.
Proactively engaging in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
Developing strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.
Required experience and qualifications (choose one of each group):
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 including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
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 including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of E&S Commercial insurance industry experience
Technical knowledge of Primary Casualty Underwriting with E&S
Established wholesale broker relationships (E&S brokers)
Creative problem‑solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Pay and benefits: Salary range $100,200.00 – $217,000.00. Bonus eligibility ranges from 30% to 40% depending on role level. Eligible for Global Specialty Incentive Plan.
Locations: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston.
Schedule: Full Time. Hybrid working permitted.
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.
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Zurich is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director – E&S Primary Casualty to join our team in Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX or Houston, TX. While this position will be based out of one of those offices, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role requires visible presence in the marketplace to meet with agents and brokers. You will work with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability.
This role will be responsible for:
Proactively seeking new account opportunities and managing existing renewal accounts.
Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting excess casualty lines of business.
Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
Contributing to the development and completion of proposals.
Qualifying accounts that meet the organization’s appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
Making agent/broker/customer and on‑sight calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.
Negotiating Terms & Conditions and closing deals.
Cross‑selling other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
Participating in Sales Team meetings as related to assigned brokers and / or territory.
Proactively engaging in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
Developing strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.
Required experience and qualifications (choose one of each group):
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 including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
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 including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of E&S Commercial insurance industry experience
Technical knowledge of Primary Casualty Underwriting with E&S
Established wholesale broker relationships (E&S brokers)
Creative problem‑solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Pay and benefits: Salary range $100,200.00 – $217,000.00. Bonus eligibility ranges from 30% to 40% depending on role level. Eligible for Global Specialty Incentive Plan.
Locations: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston.
Schedule: Full Time. Hybrid working permitted.
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.
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