Zurich North America · 9 hours ago
AVP, Underwriting Director- Primary Casualty
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $215K/yr
7+ years expZurich North America is hiring an experienced AVP, Underwriting Director- Primary Casualty to join their dynamic Energy Casualty team. In this role, you will market, analyze, and underwrite primary casualty risks while serving as a leader and mentor to the team, ensuring high-level service to customers and driving profitable growth.
CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Market facing and production, including onsite client stewardship and broker visits
Management and development of robust new business and cross-sell pipeline
Serve as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end to end solution for their insurance needs
Deliver a disciplined & thorough approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, pricing, and documentation
Use risk insights, data and models to drive informed underwriting decisions at point of sale
Develop & define program structure recommendations, including G. Cost & Loss Sensitive solutions, based on risk characteristics
Prepare and present comprehensive referrals, as necessary
Working independently, negotiate and deliver successful outcomes to the agent/broker
Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations
Work within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments
Manage key portfolio indicators within assigned territory, including Gross Written Premium, Retention, Rate, & Profitability
Opportunity to mentor & coach early-career team members
Visibility at industry events and contributions supporting long term strategy development and vision
Qualification
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 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
Proficiency of Microsoft Office
Competence working within time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Energy Casualty, or Casualty-driven underwriting experience, including Guaranteed Cost & Loss Sensitive
Existing network and familiarity within the Energy Casualty brokerage & client community
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Sales execution mindset
Creative problem-solving skills
Microsoft Office experience
Benefits
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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