Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director - Zurich E&S

Overview

Zurich is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director – Zurich E&S to join our E&S team in Atlanta, GA. Hybrid work is available. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible schedule, be visible in the marketplace to meet with agents and brokers, and work 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.

• 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-site 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 related to industries underwritten by the Business Unit.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree with 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree with 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree with 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree with 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area

• 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

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. The combined salary range for this position is $ - $. The proposed salary ranges are:

• Executive Underwriter: $ - $ with 30% Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility.
• AVP, Underwriting Director: $ - $ with 40% Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility.

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

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®.

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.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Atlanta

Remote Working:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No