AVP, Underwriting Manager- Middle Markets

Overview

Middle Markets is a key business segment within Zurich, focused on attracting customer advocates with a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills, and solution‑focused problem‑solving abilities. The industry focus includes Financial Institutions, General Industries, Manufacturing, Technology, Professional Services, and Real Estate.

In this role you will manage a team of skilled Property & Casualty production underwriters and provide leadership. You will travel as necessary to support the needs of the team and cultivate key broker relationships. This is a critical role in driving an engaging team culture and requires a strong technical, staff development, and sales execution mindset.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in underwriting or a market‑facing area.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in claims or underwriting support.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an associate degree and 5 or more years of experience in underwriting or a market‑facing area.
• 2 or more years of management experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• CPCU certification
• Advanced knowledge of product lines and the insurance industry
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Results oriented
• Strategic planning and execution experience
• Experience managing complex portfolios
• Technical knowledge of insurance industry operations and processes
• Knowledge of risk selection and strategic components of anticipating market environment

The proposed salary range for this position is $ - $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20 %. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

Location:

Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid remote working).

Schedule:

Full time. Employment sponsorship:
Not offered.

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