AVP, Underwriting Manager - Zurich E&S Casualty

AVP, Underwriting Manager - Zurich E&S Casualty

Zurich Insurance is currently looking to hire an E&S Casualty Underwriting Manager to support our West region E&S Casualty production underwriting team. This leadership role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office on a regular basis to meet with your team. The position is based out of our Phoenix office.

• Maintain and underwrite a production portfolio to stay attuned with regional market changes and desk‑level challenges.
• Provide marketplace visibility by meeting with our agents and brokers.
• Be in the office at least 3 days per week to meet with your team and build a collaborative high‑performing team.
• Work closely with Regional Leadership to execute on the established KPIs for the territory.
• Manage a team of skilled Primary and/or Excess Casualty Underwriters.
• Travel as necessary (25% of time) to support the team and cultivate relationships with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability.

• 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 Under Support area, OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate’s Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, AND
• 2 or more years of management experience
• AND
• Experience with Microsoft Office

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Advanced knowledge of primary casualty and/or excess casualty lines of business
• Ability to lead, manage and build rapport with team
• Excellent organizational, written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory guidelines
• Some leadership, supervisory or management experience
• Established Producer relationships
• Advanced skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win‑win negotiating
• Strong presentation skills and a solutions and service orientation
• CPCU
• Advanced knowledge of product lines and insurance industry
• Excellent skills in relationship building
• Strong presentation skills
• Results oriented

The proposed salary range for this position is $ - $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. Other compensation may be possible to reflect your unique background.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. Total Rewards include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off and more.

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®.

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.

Location:

Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid remote). Full‑time. Sponsorship not offered.

If you are interested, apply now.