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AVP, E&S Casualty Underwriting Manager

AVP, E&S Casualty Underwriting Manager

Zurich Insurance CompanyChicago, IL, US
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

What can go right when you can grow your career?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, we have over 150 years of experience, serve more than 25 industries, and insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities so you can reach your full potential and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. With the support of people like you, we are optimistic about leading the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.

Zurich is currently looking to hire an E&S Casualty Underwriting Manager to support our East region E&S Casualty production underwriting team! We are looking for talent to be based out of our Atlanta office. This leadership role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office on a regular basis to meet with your team.

In this role you will manage a team of skilled Primary and Excess Casualty Underwriters. You will be expected to travel as necessary to support the needs of the team and to cultivate relationships with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability. This is a critical role in driving an engaging team culture. This role requires a strong technical, staff development and sales execution mindset. This role requires 25% of Travel.

Zurich E&S is dedicated 100% to a wholesale distribution model and a product and technology strategy designed to make Zurich a market leader in E&S as measured by gross written premium, profitability, and employee satisfaction! This is an exciting time to join E&S Casualty at Zurich!

Basic Qualifications :

  • 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 Under Support area.
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate’s Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  • 2 or more years of management experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Advanced knowledge of primary casualty and / or excess casualty lines of business
  • Ability to lead, manage and build rapport with team
  • Excellent organizational, written, oral communication and presentation skills
  • Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory guidelines
  • Some leadership, supervisory or management experience
  • Established Producer relationships
  • Advanced skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating
  • Strong presentation skills and a solutions and service orientation
  • CPCU
  • Advanced knowledge of product lines and insurance industry
  • Excellent skills in relationship building
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Results oriented
  • As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

    Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

    Location(s) : AM - Chicago, AM - Atlanta

    Remote Working : Hybrid

    Schedule : Full Time

    Employment Sponsorship Offered :  No

    Linkedin Recruiter Tag : #LI-JR1 #LI-DIRECTOR

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