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Zurich North America · 10 hours ago

VP or AVP, Captives Underwriting Manager- Middle Market

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$143K/yr - $356K/yr

7+ years exp

Zurich North America is currently seeking an experienced AVP or VP Underwriting Manager for their Group Captives Team. The role involves managing underwriters, identifying growth opportunities, overseeing negotiations, and ensuring profitability through effective relationship management.

CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage market facing underwriters who proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities

Identifies new growth opportunities with key distributors for areas of responsibility

Oversee negotiations of Terms & Conditions and closes deals

Ensure cross-sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the account

Provide continuous coaching on sales best practices

Calculate Target Price accurately by utilizing underwriting tools appropriately

Identify market trends and 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

Review agency books of business as well as profit/growth results and trends to recommend and implement action plans

Travel at least 50% Internationally

Qualification

Underwriting experiencePeople managementCommercial insurance knowledgeCPCU certificationARM certificationNegotiation skillsPortfolio managementCommunication skillsRelationship buildingPresentation skillsResults oriented

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area

2 or more years of people management experience

Bachelors Degree and 10 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Broker, Carrier or Risk Management area within the Commercial Insurance industry

Bachelors Degree with 20 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area within the Commercial Insurance industry

Experience in a specialized line of business or segment

2 or more years of people management experience