Umbrella & Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP)

Zurich Insurance • Pittsburgh, PA

405d • Remote

About The Position

The Umbrella & Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP) at Zurich is responsible for underwriting new and renewal business, focusing on building strong relationships with agents, brokers, and clients. This role requires a market-facing presence and involves significant interaction with key distributors to identify growth opportunities. The position allows for a hybrid work schedule, with a requirement to be in the office or market three days a week, and involves up to 15% travel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims, Underwriting Finance, Accounting, or Banking area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area (for AVP).
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area (for AVP).
• Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area (for AVP).
• Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support Area (for AVP).
• Experience with Umbrella underwriting (for AVP).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree
• CPCU
• Advanced knowledge of Excess Casualty product lines
• Knowledge of Primary Casualty and loss sensitive accounts
• Strong broker/customer relationships
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent skills in relationship building
• Strong presentation skills
• Results oriented

Responsibilities

• Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
• Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
• Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
• Make agent/broker/customer and on-site calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
• Negotiate Terms & Conditions and close deals.
• Cross-Sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
• Participate in Sales Team meetings as related to assigned brokers and/or territory.
• Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
• Update required systems with details of broker/client visits and account status within specified time frame.
• Serve as key contact for assigned target accounts.
• Develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.
• Calculate Target Price accurately by utilizing underwriting tools appropriately.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package
• Ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible work schedule
• Hybrid work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED