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Zurich Insurance · 1 day ago

VP, Senior Underwriting Manager - Domestic Casualty

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$198K/yr - $280K/yr

10+ years exp

Zurich Insurance is a leader in risk management with over 150 years of expertise. They are seeking a VP, Senior Underwriting Manager to manage an underwriting unit, make underwriting decisions, and develop relationships with distributors to support business retention and acquisition.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage the selection/denial of new and/or renewal business for a large region or for a line of business

Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels

Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry

Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules

Recommend and implement action plans after reviewing agency books of business and profit/growth results and trends

Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents and brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance-related needs and provides solutions

Support the organization's sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers, and customers

Assure development and implementation of policy, procedures, and standards to produce profitable results

Qualification

Underwriting experienceCommercial Insurance knowledgePeople managementStrategic planningRisk managementNegotiation skillsTeam buildingInsurance operations knowledgeCPCU certificationCommunication 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 AND

Experience in a specialized 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

Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 25%

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families

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