Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Large Casualty

Zurich is currently looking for an experienced Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Large Casualty  for our team in the East Region to focus on Domestic Casualty business! We are hiring this new team member for our Philadelphia office.

 

As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills. Specifically, you will underwrite and analyze new and renewal accounts within the Mid-Atlantic region. This is a market facing position and you are expected to be visible in the marketplace 25% of the time. 

 

Our motto: One Carrier, One Solution, we are selling Domestic Casualty business together with Umbrella, Property, Financial Lines, Cyber and International to provide a holistic solution to large, complex customers.
 
This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director 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. For the right candidate, we will provide relocation benefits for someone moving to the desired territory.   
The Large Casualty Underwriter is responsible for: 

 

While this position is based out of the Philadelphia, PA 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.

 

• Underwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business
• Market facing and production within the Large Casualty, National Accounts division 
• Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
• Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships in the Mid-Atlantic Region
• Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

Executive Underwriter:
 

• 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

 

OR

AVP, Underwriting Director:

 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  OR
• 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

 

Preferred Qualifications for both:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office experience

 

 

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 combined salary range for this position is $78,100.00 - $169,100.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $78,100.00 - $127,800.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the AVP, Underwriting Director is $103,300.00 - $169,100.00, with short-ter