Casualty Underwriting Portfolio Manager

Large Casualty Underwriting Portfolio Manager

Zurich North America is currently looking for an experienced Large Casualty Underwriting Portfolio Manager to join our National Accounts Large Casualty team. The Large Casualty portfolio management team engages across all Large Casualty segments (Domestic, Multinational, and Excess) and lines of business (General Liability, Auto, Workers Compensation, and Umbrella/Excess Casualty). The Underwriting Portfolio Manager will collaborate with our underwriting teams to improve underwriting quality at the transactional level as well as develop strategies to enhance profitability at the portfolio level.

This position can be located at any location that is commutable to a Zurich office.

• Developing and implementing business and underwriting strategies to meet segment objectives.
• Ensure pricing tools are calibrated and fit for purpose with most recent view on yield curves, loss costs and expense loads.
• Drive segment strategies through collaboration with the field office network.
• Provide a consistent and clear communication on business strategies, profitability objectives, priorities, and accountabilities.
• Evaluate and communicate key underwriting/marketplace issues to peer and senior management staff.
• Conduct segment analysis to ensure profitability and growth of the business.

• 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.
• Knowledge of Casualty product lines and insurance industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage complex portfolios.
• Technical knowledge of insurance operations and functions.
• Casualty lines experience; CPCU.
• Strong strategic experience assessing/anticipating market environment.
• Knowledge of loss trends, triangles, and rate making.
• Ability to quantify risk and experience with forecasting methods.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Coaching and mentoring experience.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to interact with the C‑Suite.
• Knowledge in risk selection, program design & assessment.
• International casualty experience.

Pay range: $ - $. Short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. 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®. 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 §1033.

Please note:

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

Locations:
Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Gold River, Houston, Jersey City, Los Angeles, Maitland, Minneapolis, New York, Omaha, Overland Park, Parsippany, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rocky Hill, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Schaumburg, Seattle, Washington DC.

Remote Working:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No