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Zurich North America · 1 hour ago

AVP, Underwriting Manager- Middle Market

positionParsippany, NJ
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$130K/yr - $215K/yr
date7+ years exp

Zurich North America is currently looking for an AVP, Underwriting Manager- Middle Market to support their production underwriting team. This role involves managing a team of Underwriters and requires strong technical underwriting skills, as well as the ability to build relationships with agents and brokers.

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Responsibilities

Manage a team of skilled Property & Casualty production Underwriters
Be visible in the marketplace to meet with agents and brokers
Cultivate key broker relationships
Drive an engaging team culture
Support the needs of the team through necessary travel

Qualification

UnderwritingManagement experienceInsurance industry knowledgeCPCUStrategic planningRisk selectionRelationship buildingPresentation skillsNegotiation skills

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 Under 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 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 bonuses
Merit increases

Company

Zurich North America

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Zurich American Insurance is an international commercial property-casualty insurance provider. It is a sub-organization of Zurich Insurance Group.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Schaumburg, Illinois, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.zurichna.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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James Bracken
Chief Financial Officer
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Ann Chai
Chief Risk Officer
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