AVP, Underwriting Manager- E&S Financial Lines Express

AVP, Underwriting Manager- E&S Financial Lines Express

Zurich North America is hiring an AVP, Underwriting Manager- E&S Financial Lines Express to join our team! We are open to hiring talent in the following locations : Scottsdale, AZ. This role will be filled at either the AVP, Underwriting Manager- E&S Financial Lines Express Level I or Level II. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Role Responsibilities :

• Manage market facing underwriters who proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
• Identify new growth opportunities with key distributors for areas of responsibility.
• Ensure that accounts are qualified, and meet the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
• Along with underwriters in areas supervised, make agents / broker / customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
• Ensure cross-sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the account.
• Mentor staff to develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.
• Monitor Sales Funnel and Production Metrics of team.
• Identify market trends and coverage's exposures that may impact business results. Work with actuarial to insure a proper rate / price structure.
• Manage relationships with producers by conducting line of business, book of business, class and segment analysis to ensure profitability and growth.
• Market company products and services through agency plant and brokerage community.
• Support development and maintenance of agent / broker relationships to achieve profitable growth, market share, product mix, new business and account retention.
• Improve customer relations, profitability and productivity by continually analyzing branch offices new business, loss ratio, expense ratio, loss frequency, agency distribution, product mix to determine its impact on other business units.
• Review agency books of business as well as profit / growth results and trends to recommend and implement action plans.

Required Qualifications Level II (7M) : High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Accounting, Banking, or Risk Management 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, Accounting, Banking, or Risk Management. AND 2 or more years of management experience OR Required Qualifications Level I (6M) : High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area

Preferred Qualifications :

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. For more information about our Total Rewards, please visit our website. The combined salary range for this position is $113,000.00 - $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Level I is $113,000.00 - $185,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the Level II is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve.

Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. 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.