Regional Underwriting Manager, Accounts

Regional Underwriting Manager, Large Accounts

Job Category: Manager

Requisition Number: REGIO
004009

• Posted:
  November 11, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Itasca-IL
500 Park Boulevard
Suite 1200
Itasca, IL 60143, USA

This is a regionally-focused role that will support Large Accounts Underwriting for customers in our Midwest region. Incumbent is a key contributor in marketing the Company and its products and in Agency management.

• Positions Zenith as the expert in Workers’ Compensation.
• Executes disciplined risk consideration and assumption within a growth mindset.
• Engage with and position our underwriting discipline and value proposition to external customers (agents and policyholders) to enable growth.
• Works with Branch Manager to set strategic underwriting direction.
• Achieves planned results through decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
• Will recommend or make decisions regarding existing or new programs that have a significant impact on operations and carry potential consequences if unsuccessful.
• Works collaboratively with management from other disciplines and other offices to solve problems.
• Removes obstacles.
• Provides feedback to branch management staff.
• Supports local training and establishes training protocols for the office.
• May work with Underwriting Technical Director to develop technical training courses.
• Has highest level of underwriting authority in the Branch.
• Schedules and conducts all employee meetings to discuss operational issues and direction.
• Will interview technical job candidates before they are hires to make sure they possess appropriate qualifications and experience.
• Provides on-going performance feedback to direct reports.
• Provides coaching and development when and where appropriate.
• Works with manager(s)/supervisor(s) on performance improvement plans or personal issues when needed.
• Conducts annual performance reviews for direct reports and contributes to reviews for downstream staff as needed.
• Salary administration and review of sign offs.

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of training/experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of training/experience required

• 5+ years progressively responsible related work experience required
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in large accounts underwriting preferred

• Expert level understanding of Zenith’s underwriting philosophy and standard industry procedure.
• Expert knowledge of workers’ compensation policy rules.
• Work experience demonstrating ability to champion change.
• Ability to create and present a clear focused message to all constituents.
• Comfortable in front of groups and able to handle questions/controversy.
• Expert listener and problem-solver.
• Highly skilled in building business information, disseminating it, and sharing with senior management.
• Expert level understanding of the core business, strategies, and practices required to successfully run the office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills used to explain, teach, and document.
• Strong reading and math skills.
• PC literacy required.
• Data analysis skill to determine appropriate workloads and strategies for peak periods.
• Strong presentation and listening skills.

The expected salary range for this position is $ to $. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job‑related factors as permitted by law. Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
• 401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Education and Training Reimbursement
• Paid: 3 weeks/year Vacation, 2 weeks/year Sick Leave
• 10 paid Company Holidays, 2 Personal Days, 2 Floating Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• For more information, review details on the Benefits page of our Career Site:

Zenith typically posts jobs for a minimum of 8 to 14 calendar days. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

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