Executive Underwriter, AVP – Underwriting Director
Zurich Insurance
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Connecticut • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $98,500 - $215,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers
- Leverage casualty underwriting acumen across risk assessment, exposure evaluation, and pricing
- Work collaboratively across business units including claims, finance, risk engineering, and actuary
- Serve as a customer industry advocate focusing on improving the customer experience
- Use risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR 10+ years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3+ years of experience
- Technical knowledge of Primary Casualty Underwriting with E&S
- Established wholesale broker relationships (E&S brokers)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
- Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
casualty underwritingrisk assessmentexposure evaluationpricingPrimary Casualty UnderwritingE&S
Soft Skills
relationship managementcollaborationcustomer advocacycustomer experience improvement
Certifications
Zurich Certified Insurance ApprenticeAssociate Degree