Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director - Construction Professional Liability

Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director – Construction Professional Liability

Zurich North America is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director – Construction Professional Liability to join our Specialties Construction team. We are open to hiring talent at any Zurich office location or remote.

As a senior underwriting professional you will handle complex new and renewal domestic Construction Professional Liability accounts and serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the team.

• Administer and monitor underwriting rules, guidelines, insurance laws, regulations, and rating annual rules.
• Develop, maintain and collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business needs.
• Provide guidance to lower level associates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition.
• 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‑sight calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
• Experience working in a team environment

• 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 Professional Liability Underwriting
• Established broker relationships (retail brokers).
• Sales execution mindset
• Creative problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00 - $. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,500.00 - $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the AVP, Underwriter Director is $ - $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

Zurich offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. (Learn more about Total Rewards here.)

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New York, Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Maitland, Minneapolis, Omaha, Owings Mills, Parsippany, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rocky Hill, San Francisco, Schaumburg, Seattle, Washington DC

Remote Working:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full Time

Employment type:

Full Time

Seniority level:
Director

Job function:
General Business

Industries:
Insurance and Financial Services

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