AVP, Underwriting Manager- Middle Market

AVP, Underwriting Manager
- Middle Market

Zurich North America is looking for an AVP, Underwriting Manager
- Middle Market to support our production underwriting team in Parsippany, NJ. While this position will be based out of our Parsippany office, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers.

Middle Markets is a key business segment within Zurich, and we are focused on attracting top customer advocates who possess a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills and solution‑focused problem‑solving abilities. Our industry focus includes Financial Institutions, General Industries, Manufacturing, Technology, Professional Services and Real Estate. Zurich Middle Markets offers end‑to‑end solutions for our customers inclusive of international programs.

In this role you will manage a team of skilled Property & Casualty production Underwriters, drive a strong technical, staff development and sales execution mindset, travel as necessary to support the needs of the team and cultivate key broker relationships, and create an engaging team culture.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Under Support area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• 2 or more years of management experience.

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

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

Location:

Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid)

Employment Type:

Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No

Zurich North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.