Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director - E&S Casualty

Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director - E&S Casualty to join the new E&S Primary Casualty team in our Chicago, IL, Schaumburg, IL, or New York City, NY, office! While this position will be based out of Chicago, IL, Schaumburg, IL, or New York City, NY, 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 will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers. In this role you will be working with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability.

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 Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director - E&S Casualty 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 Primary Casualty 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 casualty 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

Our E&S Primary Casualty Underwriter is responsible for :

Executive Underwriter - E&S Casualty Basic Qualifications :

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AVP, Underwriting Director - E&S Casualty Basic Qualifications :

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Preferred Qualifications :

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. Salary ranges from $98,500.00 - $215,000.00 for this role. For Executive Underwriter, the proposed salary rate is $98,500.00 - $165,000.00, with a short-term incentive bonus of 15%. For AVP, Underwriting Director the proposed salary rate is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with a short-term incentive bonus of 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, AM - New York, AM - Schaumburg

Remote Working : Hybrid

Schedule : Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered : No

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