Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director - Construction Professional Liability

Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director – Construction Professional Liability

Zurich is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director – Construction Professional Liability to join our Specialties Construction team. We are open to hiring talent at any Zurich office location and may, at the sole discretion of the Hiring Manager, also consider remote talent.

This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based on the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will handle complex new and renewal domestic Construction Professional Liability accounts, serve as a Subject Matter Expert, and build relationships with selected brokers focused in the US.

• 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.
• Provide guidance to lower‑level associates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition, and work with customers and distributors to determine their insurance 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 the organization’s appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
• Make broker/customer and on‑site calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.

• 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

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

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Technical knowledge of Construction Professional Liability Underwriting
• Established broker relationships (retail brokers)
• Sales execution mindset
• Creative problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases.

Pay range:

• Executive Underwriter: $98,500.00 – $ (short‑term incentive bonus eligibility 15 %)
• AVP, Underwriter Director: $ – $ (short‑term incentive bonus eligibility 20 %)

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

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