Zurich North America ยท 9 hours ago
Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director- Large Property
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $224K/yr
5+ years expZurich North America is a leader in risk management, seeking a Large Property Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director. This role involves analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business, maintaining relationships with agents and brokers, and supporting the organization's sales culture.
CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations
Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business related needs, as appropriate
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
Support the organization's 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-site calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing area
High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area
Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing area
Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a team environment
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
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
Experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Sales execution mindset
Creative problem-solving skills
Benefits
Bonuses and merit increases
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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