Middle Markets Underwriting Manager, AVP

Zurich is currently looking for a Middle Markets Underwriting Manager (Associate or AVP), to support our East region production underwriting team in Philadelphia! While this position will be based out of our Philadelphia 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 will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers.

 

Middle Markets is a key business segment within Zurich, and we are focused on attracting top customer advocates who possess a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills and solution focused problem-solving abilities. Our industry focus includes (not limited to) Financial Institutions, General Industries, Manufacturing, Technology, Professional Services and Real Estate. Zurich Middle Markets offers end to end solutions for our customers inclusive of international programs. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!

In this role you will manage a team of skilled Property & Casualty production Underwriters. You will be expected to travel as necessary to support the needs of the team and to cultivate key broker relationships. This is a critical role in driving an engaging team culture. This role requires a strong technical, staff development and sales execution mindset.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Provide coaching and mentoring to a team of underwriters
• Manage underwriting and rate strategies to promote profitable growth

• Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders in order to identify opportunities for service improvement to ensure commercial viability and customer satisfaction
• Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents and brokers) in support of business retention and new business and work with customers and distributors (agents and brokers) to determine their insurance-related needs and provide solutions
• Support the organizations sales culture by being a trusted advisor for agents, brokers and customers

 

This role will be filled at either the Middle Markets Underwriting Manager (Associate or AVP) level. 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.

 

Middle Markets Underwriting Manager Associate Qualifications:

 

• 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
• Experience with Microsoft Office
   

OR
 

Middle Markets Underwriting Manager AVP Qualifications:

 

• 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 Appre