AVP, Underwriting Manager- Professional Liability and Cyber

Zurich North America is looking for a Professional Liability and Cyber Underwriting Manager for our Middle Market segment. This position reports to the Head of Middle Markets within the Professional Liability & Cyber Business Unit.

 

This is a critical leadership role where you will lead a high-performing team, manage the East portfolio, execute growth strategies, drive rate and retention, and cultivate broker and client relationships.

 

You will be responsible for achieving key performance metrics to drive profitability, shifting portfolio mix, identifying paths for operational efficiency, and developing and executing our go-to-market strategy to drive new business and renewal retention. The Middle Market Professional Liability & Cyber Business Unit manages the growth and placement of the following lines of coverage for customers with up to $750M in revenue: Cyber, Technology E&O, Miscellaneous Professional Liability, Manufacturers E&O, and Employed Lawyers.

 

While this position is based out of the New York office, you will have 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 requires visibility in the marketplace, with the expectation of being in the office or market three days per week.

 

The Professional Liability and Cyber Underwriting Manager is responsible for:

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of Cyber, Technology E&O, Miscellaneous Professional Liability, Manufacturers E&O, and Employed Lawyers policies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of underwriting strategies and initiatives.
• Actively pursue new business opportunities and work to expand Zurich’s portfolio.
• Complying with underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
• Evaluation, professional development, training and coaching of underwriters.

 

 Basic Qualifications: 
 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area within the Commercial Insurance industry
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area within the Commercial Insurance industry
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area within the Commercial Insurance industry
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area within the Commercial Insurance industry
  AND
• 2 or more years of management experience

Preferred Qualifications: 
 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• CPCU
• Advanced knowledge Professional Liability and Cyber
• Ability to leverage existing relationships with Agents, Brokers, internal, and external business partners
• Portfolio Management Experience
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Collaborative
• Results oriented

 

 

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education.

The proposed salary range for this position is $162,500.00 - $266,300.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.  

 

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

 

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