Executive Underwriter, AVP – Underwriting Director, Construction Casualty

Zurich Insurance

Underwriter managing complex new and renewal accounts across Auto, GL, and Worker’s Compensation. Advocating for customers while understanding their risks and offering solutions in the construction industry.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $98,500 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle complex new and renewal accounts across Auto, GL, and Worker’s Compensation
Serve as a customer industry advocate focusing on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk
Use a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, and pricing
Use risk insights, data, and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale
Market facing and production within the growing Construction division
Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules
Work within broad limits and authority on complex assignments

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area
Experience with Microsoft Office
Ability to effectively assess risk

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
Bonuses and merit increases

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingrisk assessmentexposure evaluationpricingdata analysisrisk insightsinsurance lawsrating manual rules

Soft Skills

customer advocacycustomer experience improvementdecision makingcommunication

Certifications

High School DiplomaZurich Certified Insurance ApprenticeAssociate Degree