VP, Senior Underwriting Manager - Domestic Casualty

VP, Senior Underwriting Manager - Domestic Casualty

Zurich North America is seeking a VP, Senior Underwriting Manager to oversee underwriting operations for the domestic casualty division.

• Manage the selection/denial of new and/or renewal business for a large region or line of business.
• Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels.
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry.
• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules.
• Recommend and implement action plans after reviewing agency books of business and profit/growth results and trends.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents and brokers) to support business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors to determine insurance‑related needs and provide solutions.
• Support the organization’s sales culture by being a help point for agents, brokers, and customers.
• Assure development and implementation of policy, procedures, and standards to produce profitable results.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 or more years of experience in underwriting, market‑facing, broker, carrier or risk management within the commercial insurance industry, OR
• Bachelor’s Degree with 20 or more years of experience in claims or underwriting support within the commercial insurance industry, AND
• Experience in a specialized line of business or segment.
• At least 2 years of people management experience.

• Advanced knowledge and practice of line(s) of business.
• Strategic planning and execution experience.
• Strong team building and organization skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience managing complex portfolios.
• Technical knowledge of insurance industry operations and processes.
• Knowledge in risk selection and strategic components of anticipating market environment.
• CPCU.

The proposed salary range for this position is $ – $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 25%.

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 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.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use the Recruiting Agency Portal.

• Location:
  
  AM - New York
• Remote Working:
  Hybrid
• Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Employment Sponsorship Offered:
  No
• Seniority level:
  Executive
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  General Business
• Industry: Insurance and Financial Services