Zurich North America · 3 weeks ago
Associate or AVP Underwriting Manager, Middle Markets
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$141K/yr - $266K/yr
3+ years expZurich North America is seeking a Middle Markets Underwriting Manager to support their production underwriting team. This role involves managing a team of Property & Casualty production Underwriters and cultivating key broker relationships, requiring strong technical and sales execution skills.
CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support our production underwriting team in Long Island, NY
Be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers
Manage a team of skilled Property & Casualty production Underwriters
Travel as necessary to support the needs of the team and to cultivate key broker relationships
Drive an engaging team culture
Qualification
Required
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 AND
Experience with Microsoft Office
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 Under 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. AND
2 or more years of management experience
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
CPCU
Advance knowledge of product lines and insurance industry
Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
Excellent skills in relationship building
Strong presentation skills
Results oriented
Strategic planning and execution experience
Strong negotiation skills
Experience managing complex portfolios
Technical knowledge of insurance industry operations and processes
Knowledge in risk selection and strategical components of anticipating the market environment
Benefits
Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%
Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
Company
Zurich North America
Zurich American Insurance is an international commercial property-casualty insurance provider. It is a sub-organization of Zurich Insurance Group.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Bracken
Chief Financial Officer
Ann Chai
Chief Risk Officer
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