VP, Head of Construction Professional Liability, Underwriting

VP, Head of Construction Professional Liability, Underwriting

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Zurich North America is looking for a Head of Construction Professional Liability for our Specialties Business Unit. This position reports to the Head of Construction and can be based in one of our Zurich Offices with business travel expected. The Head of Construction Professional Liability is a critical role which requires P&L ownership of the +$150m Construction Professional Liability portfolio.

This position is responsible for developing and executing diverse multidimensional strategies across the portfolio. It also ensures that all key performance metrics (topline and bottom-line) are achieved. Talent attraction, development and retention are also critical responsibilities.

• Leadership and oversight of the Construction Professional Liability underwriting team.
• Effectively and efficiently manage the portfolio’s P&L, meeting key financial objectives.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, distribution partners, clients and prospects.
• Develop and execute underwriting strategies across the portfolio.
• Achieve profitable growth.
• Meet rate/retention objectives.
• Meet defined mix‑shift objectives.
• Support cross‑sell initiatives inside/outside of SBU.
• Manage talent.
• Achieve quality/compliance objectives.
• Develop new underwriting processes and improve existing ones to support strategic business objectives.
• Develop innovative, customer‑led solutions.
• Promote and support Zurich’s sustainability initiatives.
• Active and visible field engagement and industry engagement, including representing Zurich at industry events.
• Collaborate, coordinate and communicate with key internal stakeholders such as Technical Underwriting, Risk Engineering, Claims and Premium Audit.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 or more years of relevant Underwriting or Market‑Facing or Broker or Carrier or Risk Management experience within the Commercial Insurance industry.
• 5 or more years of management experience.
• Prior Construction Professional Liability experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12 or more years of relevant Underwriting or Market‑Facing or Broker or Carrier or Risk Management experience within the Commercial Insurance industry.
• 5 or more years of management experience.
• Prior Construction Professional Liability experience.

• Advanced knowledge of Construction Professional Liability practices.
• P&L and Strategic planning experience.
• Strong managerial, team‑building, influence management, thought leadership, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage complex portfolios.
• Technical knowledge of insurance industry operations and processes.
• Excellent problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Strong executive presence, the ability to interact with the C‑suite and across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage vision and purpose, lead the organization through innovative and creative thinking.
• CPCU qualification.

The combined salary range for this position is $ – $. The proposed salary range for the VP is $ – $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility at 25%. The proposed salary range for the SVP is $ – $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility at 35%.

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®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

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. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code.

Location(s):
New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rocky Hill, Schaumburg

Remote Working:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No