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AVP, Underwriting Director OR VP, Senior Underwriting Director- E&S Property

AVP, Underwriting Director OR VP, Senior Underwriting Director- E&S Property

Chicago StaffingChicago, IL, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Avp, Underwriting Director Or Vp, Senior Underwriting Director- E&S Property

Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced E&S Property Underwriter to join the team in our Atlanta office. We will also consider having someone in our Chicago office. In this role you will be working with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability. As an E&S Property Underwriter you will serve as a leader and mentor to the team offering technical guidance on key coverage issues and forms. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow and develop their coaching and mentoring skills. 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 role will be filled at either an AVP, Underwriting Director OR VP, Senior Underwriting Director level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position. What you can expect in an E&S Property Underwriting position at Zurich :

  • You will develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across all industries in support of business objectives
  • You will leverage your property underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation and pricing to generate and maintain a profitable book of new and renewal business.
  • You will work collaboratively across business units including but not limited to; claims, finance, risk engineering, actuary, and technical underwriting while gaining extensive knowledge in a growing and innovative industry.
  • You will be empowered to use your market facing, negotiation and interpersonal skills to grow and develop relationships with preferred distribution partners in an assigned territory

AVP, Underwriting Director 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
  • VP, Senior Underwriting Director Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  • OR

  • Bachelor's Degree and 18 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  • Only current employees at reward level 7 and above may apply with a High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience
  • AND
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 9 or more years of experience in E&S Property underwriting, familiar with offering smaller limits on quota shared and layered business for hard to place accounts
  • Strong Wholesale broker relationships
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. The combined salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $280,000.00. The proposed salary range for the AVP is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. The proposed salary range for the VP is $175,000.00 - $280,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

    Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

    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.

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