AVP Underwriting Manager- Construction Property

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.•Hopkins, MN

8d•$150,000 - $235,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich North America is hiring an AVP, Underwriting Manager, Construction Property to join our Specialties Construction Property underwriting team in Zurich’s Midwest Region. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting management team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting management and marketing skills. Specifically, you will manage a market facing underwriting unit, and aid in making appropriate underwriting decisions. As a Construction Property manager, you will handle complex new and renewal accounts across Builder’s Risk, Contractor’s Equipment and Fixed Property lines. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting management Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with our Preferred Distribution Partners within the Midwest region. This is an exciting time to join Construction at Zurich! There will be approximately 25% travel for this position.

Requirements

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
2 or more years of management experience

Nice To Haves

CPCU
Advanced knowledge of Construction Property product lines, the commercial insurance industry
Strong Broker relationships in East region
Excellent communication skills
Excellent skills in relationship building
Strong presentation skills
Results oriented

Responsibilities

Managing market facing underwriters and underwriting associates who proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
Identifies new growth opportunities with key distributors for areas of responsibility.
Ensure that accounts are qualified, and meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
Along with underwriters in areas supervised, make agents/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
Oversee negotiations of Terms & Conditions and closes deals.
Ensure cross-sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the account.
Provide continuous coaching on sales best practices, mentor staff to develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.