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Zurich Insurance · 17 hours ago

AVP, Underwriting Manager - Zurich E&S Casualty

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$130K/yr - $213K/yr

7+ years exp

Zurich Insurance is currently seeking an E&S Casualty Underwriting Manager to support their West region E&S Casualty production underwriting team based in Phoenix. This leadership role involves managing a team of underwriters, maintaining a production portfolio, and collaborating with regional leadership to achieve key performance indicators while fostering a high-performing team culture.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintain and underwrite a production portfolio to stay attuned with regional market changes and desk-level challenges

Marketplace visibility to meet with our agents and brokers

In the office requirement of 3 days per week to meet with your team to build a collaborative high-performing team

Work closely in concert with Regional Leadership to execute on the established KPIs for the territory

Manage a team of skilled Primary and/or Excess Casualty Underwriters

Travel as necessary to support the needs of the team and to cultivate relationships with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability

Qualification

Underwriting experienceManagement experienceAdvanced casualty knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeCPCU certificationCommunication skillsRelationship buildingOrganizational skillsPresentation 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 Under Support area

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

2 or more years of management experience

Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced knowledge of primary casualty and/or excess casualty lines of business

Ability to lead, manage and build rapport with team

Excellent organizational, written, oral communication and presentation skills

Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory guidelines

Some leadership, supervisory or management experience

Established Producer relationships

Advanced skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating

Strong presentation skills and a solutions and service orientation

CPCU

Advanced knowledge of product lines and insurance industry

Excellent skills in relationship building

Strong presentation skills

Results oriented

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%

Competitive pay

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