Executive Underwriter OR AVP Underwriting Director - Excess Casualty

Executive Underwriter OR AVP Underwriting Director – Excess Casualty

Zurich Insurance is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director for Excess Casualty, based in the Dallas/Addison, TX office.

Hybrid work: office 3 days per week, flexible schedule.

• Proactively seek new account opportunities and manage existing renewal accounts.
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge of underwriting excess casualty and umbrella lines.
• Complete detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and completion of proposals.
• Qualify accounts that meet the organization’s appetite while balancing sound business opportunity.
• Make agent/broker/customer and on‑site calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.
• Negotiate terms & conditions and close deals.
• Cross‑sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
• Participate in sales team meetings related to assigned brokers and/or territory.
• Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90–120 days prior to effective date.
• Develop strong broker and client networks within industries underwritten by the Business Unit.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 5+ years in underwriting or market‑facing roles, OR 10+ years in claims or underwriting support.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree with 3+ years in underwriting or market‑facing roles, OR 8+ years in claims or underwriting support.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience working under time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
• Experience with umbrella underwriting.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 7+ years underwriting or market‑facing, OR 14+ years in claims or underwriting support.
• Zurich approved apprenticeship program with an associate degree and 5+ years underwriting or market‑facing, OR 12+ years in claims or underwriting support.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• CPCU.
• Advanced knowledge of national account excess casualty product lines.
• Knowledge of national account primary casualty and loss‐sensitive programs and accounts.
• Strong broker/customer relationships.
• Excellent communication, relationship building, and presentation skills.
• Results‑oriented mindset.

Location:

Dallas / Addison, TX. Hybrid. Full‑time.
Salary range: $ – $ (depending on level).

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Refer a teammate or a qualified external candidate through Zurich’s talent referral program for additional bonuses.
Contact: Recruiter Jason Johnson – please submit referrals via the appropriate portal.