Job Description

Zurich is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director - Zurich E&S to join our E&S team at one of the following locations: Maitland, FL, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX or Houston, TX. While this position will be based out of one of those locations, 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. In this role you will be working with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability.


Zurich E&S is dedicated 100% to a wholesale distribution model and a product and technology strategy designed to make Zurich a market leader in E&S as measured by gross written premium, profitability, and employee satisfaction!



As an Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director - Zurich E&S you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career as a member of seasoned and dynamic team. You will be underwriting new and renewal business, under limited direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on a variety of accounts. We focus strongly on our customers and are seeking someone with the ability to develop exceptional relationships and a strong market facing presence.


 
This role is responsible for:
 

  • Proactively seeking new account opportunities and managing existing renewal accounts.

  • Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting excess casualty lines of business.

  • Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.

  • Contributing to the development and completion of proposals.

  • Qualifying accounts that meet the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.

  • Making agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.

  • Negotiating Terms & Conditions and closing deals.

  • Cross-Selling other lines of business to increase product density with the account.

  • Participating in Sales Team meetings as related to assigned brokers and / or territory.

  • Proactively engaging in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.

  • Developing strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.

    • Executive Underwriter - Zurich E&S Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area 
    OR 

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area 
    OR 

  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area 
    OR 

  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area 

    • OR

    AVP, Underwriting Director – Zurich E&S Basic Qualifications:

  • 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 Underwriting Support area
    OR

  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
    OR

  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area

    •  Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of E&S Commercial insurance industry experience 

  • Technical knowledge of Excess Underwriting with E&S 

  • Established wholesale broker relationships (E&S brokers) 

  • Creative problem-solving skills 

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills 

    • We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards .]

    Why Zurich?


    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®.

    Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

    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.

    Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

    Location(s): AM - Maitland, AM - Atlanta, AM - Dallas, AM - Houston, AM - Charlotte
    Remote Working: Hybrid
    Schedule: Full Time
    Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
     
    Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-JR1 #LI-DIRECTOR #LI-HYBRID 

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