AVP, Underwriter Director - Wrap Up's

AVP, Underwriter Director – Wrap Ups

Zurich is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director – Wrap Ups to join our Global Specialties Underwriting team in Chicago. We are also open to hiring talent at any Zurich Midwest regional office location or remote in the Midwest US.

• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws, regulations, and rating annual rules.
• Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business-related needs, as appropriate.
• Provide guidance to lower-level associates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) to support business retention and acquisition; work with customers and distributors to determine insurance-related needs and provide solutions.
• Support the 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 the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
• Make broker/customer and on‑site calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
• Experience with Microsoft Office

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Technical knowledge of Construction Wrap Ups
• Established broker relationships (retail brokers)
• Sales execution mindset
• Creative problem‑solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proposed Salary range for this position is $ - $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

• Chicago, IL
• Cincinnati, OH
• Cleveland, OH
• Detroit, MI
• Edina, MN
• Grand Rapids, MI
• Indianapolis, IN
• Madison, WI
• Milwaukee, WI
• Minneapolis, MN
• Schaumburg, IL
• St. Louis, MO
• St. Paul, MN
• Stevens Point, WI
• Wausau, WI

Hybrid

Full Time

No

Please note:

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