Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- National Accounts Excess Casualty

Overview

Zurich North America is seeking an experienced National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP). We are looking for talented professionals to join our Atlanta, New York and Chicago offices. The role is based in a Zurich office location with the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office / market three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Proactively seeking renewal and new account opportunities.
• Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting National Account business.
• Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
• Contributing to the development and completion of proposals. Provide technical guidance, assistance, and training to lower-level underwriters.
• 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 the Business Unit.

Senior Underwriter Qualifications

AVP Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Zurich notes that compensation is influenced by office location, role, skill set, and experience. Total rewards may include short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. The combined salary range for this position is $98,300.00 - $213,000.00. Senior level : $98,300.00 - $161,000.00 with 15% short-term incentive; AVP level : $130,000.00 - $213,000.00 with 20% short-term incentive.

Additional Information

Location(s) : AM - New York, AM - Atlanta, AM - Chicago. Remote Working : Hybrid. Schedule : Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered : No.

Equal Opportunity

Zurich 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.

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