AI summary
Lead underwriting for complex construction casualty new and renewal business (including loss-sensitive and wrap-up programs) for Zurich’s Specialties Accounts team, supporting Select Brokers and Major Accounts across the Western region. Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. is a global insurer, and this role is positioned as a senior market-facing SME with strong broker relationship and growth responsibilities. Standout perk: Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility (30% or 40% depending on level).
Key skills
Construction casualty underwritingLoss-sensitive accounts underwritingWrap-up programs underwritingBroker and agent relationship managementNew business and renewal underwritingInsurance laws and regulations complianceUnderwriting guidelines and rating rulesSales execution / opportunity assessmentMicrosoft OfficeVerbal and written communication
Pays $100,000–$215,000 base (Exec Underwriter $100,000–$165,000 + 30% incentive plan; AVP Underwriting Director $130,000–$215,000 + 40% incentive plan), with pay varying by location, skills, and experience.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy underwriting complex construction casualty risks while building Western-region broker relationships and proactively driving renewal and new account growth.
Why apply
- Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus
- Comprehensive benefits for families
- Flexibility for remote in West
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The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position./span/pp 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span an Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director, you will support Zurich’s Select Brokers and Major Accounts by underwriting complex new and renewal domestic Construction Casualty risks, including loss-sensitive and wrap-up programs, while serving as a subject matter expert to the team. As part of Zurich’s Underwriting Team, you will have the opportunity to fully leverage and further develop your underwriting and marketing expertise while building strong relationships with key brokerage partners across the Western region./span/pp 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%brspan this role, you will:/span/pp 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pul type=discli and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules./span/lili maintain amp; collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business related needs, as appropriate./span/lili provide guidance to lower level associates./span/lili and maintain relationships with distributors (agents amp; brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents amp; brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions./span/lili the sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers./span/lili seek renewal and new account opportunities./span/lili detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities/span/lili accounts to meet with the organizations appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity./span/lili broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose/spanbrbrbr/li/ulp 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span Qualifications: Executive Underwriter, Construction Casualty:/span/pp 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pul type=discli School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan /span/lili School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area /spanbrspan of Microsoft Office/span/lili working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/lili working in a team environment/spanbrbr/li/ulp 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style= OR/span/pp 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span Qualifications: AVP Underwriting Director, Construction Casualty:/spanbrbr/pul type=discli School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan /span/lili School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan /span/lili Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan /span/lili Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan with Microsoft Office/span/li/ulp 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%brspan Qualifications (Both Levels):/span/pp 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pul type=discli Degree /span/lili knowledge of Construction Casualty Underwriting including Loss Sensitive Accounts and Wrap-Ups/span/lili broker relationships (retail brokers) within the Western region. /span/lili execution mindset/span/lili problem solving skills/span/lili verbal and written communication skills/span/li/uldiv/divp 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span 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. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The combined salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $100,000.00 - $165,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%. The proposed salary range for the AVP, Underwriting Director is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 40%./span/pp /ppspan offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards a title= href=https://www.zurichna.com/careers/benefits target=_selfhere/a.]/span/ppspan /strong/span/ppspan Zurich?/strong/span/ppspan Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. 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