AVP Underwriting Manager OR VP Senior Underwriting Manager - E&S Property

Overview

Zurich E&S is currently looking for an Underwriting Manager for our E&S Property team. This E&S Property Manager position will be responsible for developing, coaching, and managing a high-performing regional team of Property underwriting staff. Additional responsibilities include managing regional performance (new business production, policy count retention, rate/tiering execution, and portfolio management actions relative to plan); managing regional wholesale broker relationships;

managing underwriter referrals; and maintaining a small production portfolio to stay attuned with regional market changes and desk-level challenges.

The E&S Property Manager will be expected to travel as necessary to support the needs of the team and cultivate key broker relationships within the specified regions (approximately 25%). The role is critical for driving a diversified, dynamic and engaging team culture. This position requires strong technical acumen in underwriting property risks in the E&S segment, experience in overseeing and developing underwriting talent, the ability to manage complex processes, strong wholesale producer engagement and sales skills, and a demonstrated ability in profitable portfolio management.

This position will be based out of our Atlanta or Chicago office, with 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 be filled at either an AVP Underwriting Manager or VP Senior Underwriting Manager level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

• Develop, coach, and manage a high-performing regional team of Property underwriting staff.
• Manage regional performance including new business production, policy count retention, rate/tiering execution, and portfolio management actions relative to plan.
• Manage regional wholesale broker relationships and underwriter referrals.
• Maintain a small production portfolio to stay attuned with regional market changes and desk-level challenges.
• Travel as necessary to support the team and cultivate broker relationships (approximately 25%).
• Contribute to a diversified, dynamic, and engaging team culture with strong technical underwriting expertise and leadership in talent development.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 7+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing areas, OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 14+ years in Claims or Under Support areas, OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate’s degree and 5+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing area; AND
• 2+ years of management experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years in Underwriting, Market Facing, Broker, Carrier, or Risk Management in Commercial Insurance; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree with 20+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support in Commercial Insurance; AND
• Experience in E&S Property; AND
• 2+ years of people management experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong underwriting acumen and expertise in the E&S Property space
• Wholesale broker relationships
• Strong planning and execution experience
• Strong team building and organizational skills
• CPCU
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong knowledge of forms language and coverage intent
• Results oriented

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. The combined salary range for this position is $ - $, with the AVP range at $ - $ (40% incentive) and VP range at $ - $ (50% incentive).

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Zurich value ideas and experience, offering growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment to help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management with extensive industry coverage.

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Location(s): AM - Atlanta, AM - Chicago. Remote Working:
Hybrid.

Schedule:

Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No.

Note:

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