AVP, Underwriting Director- Energy Casualty

Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director - Energy Casualty

Zurich is hiring an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director – Primary Casualty to join our dynamic Energy Casualty team. It offers a rewarding environment that empowers underwriters to apply quantitative and qualitative reasoning, and to develop a diverse career journey.

• Market facing and production, including onsite client stewardship and broker visits
• Management and development of robust new business and cross‑sell pipeline
• Serve as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end‑to‑end solution for their insurance needs
• Deliver a disciplined & thorough approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, pricing, and documentation
• Use risk insights, data and models to drive informed underwriting decisions at point of sale
• Develop & define program structure recommendations, including Guaranteed Cost & Loss Sensitive solutions, based on risk characteristics
• Prepare and present comprehensive referrals, as necessary
• Working independently, negotiate and deliver successful outcomes to the agent/broker
• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations
• Work within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments
• Manage key portfolio indicators within assigned territory, including Gross Written Premium, Retention, Rate, & Profitability
• Opportunity to mentor & coach early‑career team members
• Visibility at industry events and contributions supporting long‑term strategy development and vision

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in underwriting or market‑facing area
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in claims or underwriting support area
• Zurich‑approved Apprenticeship program including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in underwriting or market‑facing area
• Zurich‑approved Apprenticeship program including an associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in 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 underwriting or market‑facing area
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in claims or underwriting support area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 5 or more years of experience in underwriting or market‑facing area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 12 or more years of experience in claims or underwriting support area
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Competence working within time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
• Experience working in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Energy Casualty or casualty‑driven underwriting experience, including Guaranteed Cost & Loss Sensitive
• Existing network and familiarity within the Energy Casualty brokerage & client community
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sales execution mindset
• Creative problem‑solving skills
• Microsoft Office experience

The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00 – $. Executive Underwriter range: $98,500.00 – $ with 15% short‑term incentive bonus eligibility. AVP range: $ – $ with 20% short‑term incentive bonus eligibility.

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