VP, Construction Casualty Underwriting Manager

 Zurich is seeking a Construction Casualty Underwriting Manager for National Accounts Construction team in our Boston office. This is a hybrid role that will require 3-days per week in the office. We also open to hiring talent at our office in Rocky Hill, CT. 

 

This position will lead the New England Construction Casualty team and work closely with key brokers and clients to deliver comprehensive first-party risk transfer solutions. This leadership position will be responsible for the delivery of key business objectives for the New England Construction Casualty team, along with developing, mentoring, and guiding a team of Underwriters and Account Service Associates. You will collaborate closely with Zurich’s broad team of Construction experts and resources, across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.   

 

There will be approximately 25% travel for this position. 
 

In this role you will be responsible for:

 

• Working under minimal direction, underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels of highly complex assignments.
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry.
• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manuals.
• Work at the highest authority limits on assignments utilizing the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination. Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
• Support the organization's sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers, and customers.
• Contribute to the development of propositions. Provide technical guidance, assistance, and training to lower-level underwriters.
• Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities. 

 

This role will be filled at either the AVP or VP 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-AVP Level:
 

• 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
  AND
• 2 or more years of management experience

 

OR

 

Basic Qualifications-VP Level:
 

• Bachelors Degree and 10 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Broker, Carrier or Risk Management area within the Commercial Insurance industry
  OR
• Bachelors Degree with 20 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area within the Commercial Insurance industry
  AND
• Experience in Experience in a specialized line of business or segment
• 2 or more years of people management experience

 

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• CPCU or CRIS
• Advanced knowledge of Construction Cas