Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director - Construction Property Underwriter

Zurich Insurance Group•Los Angeles, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

Zurich is hiring an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director for its Specialties Construction team. This is a remote position to be based in the San Antonio or Austin area. The hiring manager will determine the level based on the selected applicant’s experience and skills. The position handles complex new and renewal domestic Construction Property accounts and serves as a subject matter expert on the team. The role applies underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with select brokers focused in the United States. The position may provide guidance to lower-level associates.

Requirements

Executive Underwriter level: High school diploma or equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in underwriting or a market-facing area; or high school diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in claims or underwriting support; or Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in underwriting or a market-facing area; or Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in claims or underwriting support.
Executive Underwriter level: Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Executive Underwriter level: Experience working under time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
Executive Underwriter level: Experience working in a team environment.
AVP, Underwriter Director level: High school diploma or equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in underwriting or a market-facing area; or high school diploma or equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in claims or underwriting support; or Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 5 or more years of experience in underwriting or a market-facing area; or Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 12 or more years of experience in claims or underwriting support.
AVP, Underwriter Director level: Experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Technical knowledge of Construction Property Underwriting.
Established relationships with retail brokers.
Sales execution mindset.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules.
Develop, maintain, and collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business-related needs, as appropriate.
Provide guidance to lower-level associates, as needed.
Develop and maintain relationships with agents and brokers to support business retention and acquisition.
Work with customers and distributors to determine insurance-related needs and provide solutions.
Support the sales culture by serving as a Help Point for agents, brokers, and customers.
Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
Complete detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
Qualify accounts to meet the organization's appetite while balancing sound business opportunities.
Make broker, customer, and on-site calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.