AVP, Claims General Liability

Zurich is currently seeking an AVP to direct and oversee the operations of our Claims General Liability leadership team.

We’re seeking an inspiring and dynamic leader to guide and support a high-performing team of Managers and Claims Professionals within our General Liability Specialty Team. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee claim operations across Captives, Excess & Surplus, and Direct Markets.

This leader will partner with the other AVPs within the line of business to help develop, support and drive key initiatives and strategies. They will also work on National Projects on behalf of the line of business and serve as a subject matter expert to the underwriting team regarding product developments or enhancements to provide support and guidance and ensure compliance with regulatory policies.

The successful candidate will coordinate the work activities of the team and has responsibility for performance, development and coaching of staff to maximize contributions and drive employee development and operational improvements. This position has clear and distinct accountability for business results and manages internal and external customer relationships.

At Zurich North America Claims we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable.

While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected. The selected candidate will be able to report to one of the following North American Claims offices on a hybrid work schedule:
Parsippany, NJ;
New York, NY;
Dallas, TX;
Atlanta, GA;
Omaha, NE, Overland Park, KS;
Gold River, CA, Maitland, FL or Schaumburg, IL.

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims area
  OR
• Bachelor’s Degree and 9 or more years of experience in the Claims area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 11 or more years of experience in the Claims area
  AND
• 3 or more years of management experience
• Customer service experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of insurance legal statutes and procedures
• Travel 25% or more

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in Primary General Liability Claims, Captives, Excess & Surplus, and Direct Markets
• Experience with leading leaders
• Experience with change management tools/methodologies
• Strong Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to build strong relationships and establish rapport
• Successful implementation of process changes
• Negotiation experience
• Experience collaborating across work groups
• In-depth knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance legal and regulatory environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical Skills
• Advanced Degree
• AIC
• SCLA
• CPCU

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please  . Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases.

We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education.

The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $ - $, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

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