AVP Underwriting Manager - Middle Market

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Zurich is currently looking for an AVP Underwriting Manager – Middle Market to support our South region production underwriting teams in Charlotte and Tennessee. While this position will be based out of our Charlotte office, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents.

This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers.

Middle Markets is a key business segment within Zurich, and we are focused on attracting top customer advocates who possess a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills, and solution-focused problem‑solving abilities. Our industry focus includes Financial Institutions, General Industries, Manufacturing, Technology, Professional Services, and Real Estate. Zurich Middle Markets offers end‑to‑end solutions for our customers, inclusive of international programs. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!

In this role you will manage a team of skilled Property & Casualty production underwriters. You will be expected to travel as necessary to support the needs of the team and to cultivate key broker relationships. This is a critical role in driving an engaging team culture. This role requires a strong technical, staff‑development, and sales‑execution mindset.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market‑Facing area, OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the claims or Under Support area, OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market‑Facing area, AND
• 2 or more years of management experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• CPCU
• Advanced knowledge of product lines and insurance industry
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Excellent skills in relationship building
• Strong presentation skills
• Results oriented
• Strategic planning and execution experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience managing complex portfolios
• Technical knowledge of insurance industry operations and processes
• Knowledge in risk selection and strategic components of anticipating the market environment

The pay range for this position is $ – $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

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®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer—disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Location:

AM – Charlotte

Remote Working:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No

Please note:

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