Casualty Underwriting Portfolio Manager

Large Casualty Underwriting Portfolio Manager

Zurich North America is seeking an experienced Large Casualty Underwriting Portfolio Manager to join our National Accounts Large Casualty team. The manager will engage across all Large Casualty segments (Domestic, Multinational, and Excess) and lines of business (General Liability, Auto, Workers Compensation, and Umbrella/Excess Casualty). The role collaborates with underwriting teams to improve transactional underwriting quality and develop strategies that enhance portfolio‑level profitability.

Position is open to any location commutable to a Zurich office. Remote working is hybrid.

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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 7+ years in Underwriting or Market‑Facing area, OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 14+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support area, OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, Associate Degree, and 5+ years in Underwriting or Market‑Facing area, OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, Associate Degree, and 12+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Knowledge of casualty product lines and the insurance industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage complex portfolios.
• Technical knowledge of insurance operations and functions.
• Experience in casualty lines; CPCU preferred.
• Strong strategic experience assessing and 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 and assessment.
• International casualty experience.

Pay is based on role, location, skills, and experience. The proposed salary range is $–$, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

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At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience, offering 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 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 any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer—disability/vets.

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Employment Sponsorship:
No

Schedule:

Full Time

Remote Working:
Hybrid