Associate or AVP Underwriting Manager, Middle Markets

Zurich is currently looking for an Middle Markets Underwriting Manager to support our production underwriting team in Michigan. 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 as well as a team. 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. 

 

This role will be filled at either the Associate Middle Markets Underwriting or AVP, Middle Markets Underwriting 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.

  

Basic Qualifications:

 

Associate Middle Markets Underwriting Manager:

 

• 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

  

AVP, Middle Markets Underwriting Manager: 

  

• 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 Under 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. 
  AND 

• 2 or more years of management experience 

  

Preferred Qualifications: 

 

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• CPCU 

• Advance knowledge of product lines and insurance industry 

• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills. 

• Excellent skills in relationship building 

• Strong presentation skills 

• Results oriented 

• Strategic planning and execution experience 

• Strong negotiation skills 

• Experience managing complex portfolios 

• Technical knowledge of insurance industry operations and processes 

• Knowledge in risk selection and strategical components of anticipating the market environment 

 

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role,