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 consider remote talent at the discretion of the hiring manager.

• 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, as appropriate.
• May provide guidance to lower level associates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors to determine their insurance‑related needs and provide solutions.
• Supports 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 with 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 OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
• 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 OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
• 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.

Salary range: $98,500.00 – $ (national average).
Executive Underwriter
: $98,500.00 – $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
AVP, Underwriter Director
: $ – $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases.

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 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.

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