AVP, Underwriting Director- Primary Casualty
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Insurance
Risk Manager/Analyst, Underwriter, Insurance Analyst
AVP, Underwriting Director - Primary Casualty
Zurich Insurance is hiring an experienced AVP, Underwriting Director
- Primary Casualty to join our dynamic Energy Casualty team. Under-results at Zurich offers a rewarding and empowered environment that allows underwriters to exercise both quantitative and qualitative voorgade skills, and to build a diverse, rewarding career journey.
- Market facing and production, including onsite client stewardship and broker visits
- Management and development of robust new business and cross-sell pipeline
- Serve as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding risk and offering the best end-to-end solution for their insurance needs
- แตก disciplined and thorough approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, pricing, and documentation
- Use risk insights, data and models to drive informed underwriting decisions at point of sale
- Develop and define program structure recommendations, including G. Cost & Loss Sensitive solutions, based on risk characteristics
- Prepare and present comprehensive referrals, as necessary
- Work independently to negotiate and deliver successful outcomes to the agent/broker
- Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations
- Work within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments
- Manage key portfolio indicators within assigned territory, including Gross Written Premium, Retention, Rate, and Profitability
- Opportunity to mentor and coach early-career team members
- Visibility at industry events and contribution supporting long-term strategy development and vision
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area камера
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Competence working within time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
- Experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Energy Casualty, or Casualty-driven underwriting experience, including Guaranteed Cost & Loss Sensitive
- Existing network and familiarity within the Energy Casualty brokerage & client community
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Sales execution mindset
- Creative problem‑solving skills
- Microsoft Office experience
Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location.
The proposed salary range for this position is $ - $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. Learn more about our total rewardsന്ത്യ.
Why Zurich?At Zurich, we value your ideas ინტერეს 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®.
Equal Employment OpportunityZurichոռ 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.
Additional InformationLocation(s): AM - Houston, AM - Chicago, AM - New York.
Remote Working:
Hybrid.
Schedule:
Full Time.
Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No.
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