Executive Underwriter, Construction Casualty

Zurich Insurance

Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director handling domestic Construction Casualty accounts for Zurich. Serving as Subject Matter Expert within underwriting and marketing teams.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,200 - $227,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle complex new and renewal domestic Construction Casualty accounts
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the team
Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules
Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business-related needs, as appropriate
May provide guidance to lower-level associates
Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition
Work with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance-related needs and provide solutions
Support the sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers, and customers
Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities
Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities
Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity
Make broker/customer and on-site calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a team environment
Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
Technical knowledge of Construction Casualty Underwriting (Preferred)
Established broker relationships (retail brokers) (Preferred)
Sales execution mindset (Preferred)
Creative problem solving skills (Preferred)
Strong verbal and written communication skills (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
Bonus and merit increases eligibility

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Hard Skills & Tools

Underwriting Rules AdministrationOpportunity AssessmentInsurance Laws and RegulationsAccount QualificationTime Management for Quotes

Soft Skills

Creative Problem SolvingRelationship BuildingGuidance and Mentoring

Certifications

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice