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Zurich Insurance · 1 month ago

VP, Senior Underwriting Manager - Programs

Schaumburg, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$198K/yr - $304K/yr

10+ years exp

Zurich Insurance is seeking a Vice President, Programs to lead underwriting and operational initiatives within their Programs Business unit. This role involves building relationships, driving strategic direction, and fostering a results-driven culture to ensure sustainable growth.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Partner with the Programs leadership team to define and execute a multi-year strategy and business goals while identifying new growth opportunities with key distributors

Develop tactical plans to achieve profitable growth across a diverse portfolio, and drive results

Lead Initiatives, and champion key operational actions and cultivate a customer-focused, results-driven underwriting culture

Translate market insights into actionable objectives, and mentor staff to develop strong program administrator and client networks

Build trusted partnerships with Program Administrators, agents, brokers, and customers, serving as a solutions provider

Administer underwriting rules, insurance laws, and rating guidelines, review and act on agency performance and trends

Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards to deliver profitable outcomes

Qualification

Underwriting experiencePrograms line of businessStrategic planningPeople managementTechnical knowledge of insuranceTeam building skillsRisk selection knowledgeComplex portfolio managementCPCU certificationCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

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

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

Experience in the Programs line of business or segment

2 or more years of people management experience

Preferred

Advanced knowledge and practice of line/s of business

Strategic planning and execution experience

Strong team building and organization skills

Strong verbal and written and communication skills

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

CPCU

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families

Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 25%

Company

Zurich Insurance

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Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi-line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 75 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry-leading total shareholder returns.

Founded in 1872

Zürich, Zurich, CHE

10001+ employees