Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director - Energy, Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director – Energy, Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Zurich is hiring for an Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director – Energy, Oil, Gas & Chemicals to join our National Accounts team in Zurich’s Houston office! This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office / market three days per week. We may, at the sole discretion of the hiring manager, also be open to hiring talent remotely.

Zurich Energy is a leading provider of insurance solutions in the Energy industry and has supported Energy clients for over 30 years. By providing a broad array of products and services, we work with our customers to support their key business goals, while assisting to reduce their overall cost of risk. Our team of experienced underwriting specialists strive to provide solutions to address today’s challenges and collaborate with clients to address emerging risks. Sustainable Energy carriers a significant amount of momentum within Zurich North America, being a key growth initiative, and investment across the organization.

As an Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director – Energy, Oil, Gas & Chemicals you will handle complex new and renewal domestic Energy accounts and serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the team. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers focused in the Houston area.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules.
• Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business related needs, as appropriate.
• May provide guidance to lower level associates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
• Supports the sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers.
• Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
• Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
• Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
• Make broker / customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.

Executive Underwriter – Energy, Oil, Gas & Chemicals Requirements

AVP, Underwriting Director – Energy, Oil, Gas & Chemicals Requirements

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. The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00 - $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,500.00 - $165,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the AVP, Underwriting Director is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

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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