VP, Senior Underwriting Director- Energy

Zurich Insurance • Schaumburg, IL

68d • Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich North America is hiring an VP, Senior Underwriting Director- Energy to join our Specialties Energy SBU. This position reports to the Head of Energy and we open to hiring talent located within a commutable distance to any ZNA office location to benefit from our flexible, hybrid working arrangements. We are open to hiring talent on a fully-remote basis based on discretion of the hiring manager. This role will be responsible for various aspects of Energy portfolio management including utilizing data analytics to inform strategy, stewarding underwriting quality, and partnering in tool & product innovation efforts. This position will support Energy's efforts in customer service and profitable growth, working closely with leadership and various internal stakeholders to deliver comprehensive risk transfer solutions including primary & excess casualty, property, and other emerging solutions for the Energy SBU. There will be approximately 25% travel for this position. 

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree and 9 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.OR
• Bachelors Degree and 18 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
• Only current employees at reward level 7 and above may apply with a High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience
• Experience in a specialized insurance line of business or segment (Energy)

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of Energy product lines, the commercial insurance and Energy industry
• Strong Broker relationships
• Results oriented
• Portfolio management, risk selection and pricing experience
• Product development and underwriting strategy experience
• Strong collaboration, conflict resolution and influencing skills
• Technical knowledge and multi-level leadership skills
• Experience building and managing cross functional teams
• Strong executive presence, presentation skills, and the ability to interact across all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage vision and purpose, lead the organization through innovative and creative thinking
• Track record of fostering business improvement and delivering change in a complex insurance environment

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and escalate portfolio management, technical skills, and product innovation needs.
• Manage data analytics-based initiatives at a national level, working in partnership with actuaries to provide insights and subsequent tangible underwriting actions
• Lead the development of the Strategic Business Directives for the BU, which requires collaboration across Line of Business Technical teams; effective prioritization of and engagement and participation in ongoing portfolio management activities; and implementation, monitoring and driving execution of UW actions identified through monthly engagement with product team leaders.
• Leads and drives Tiering strategy (identifying appropriate signals for all lines of business) and has a granular view of tiering results.
• Spearhead SBU led efforts in underwriting quality, including file/regulatory documentation and Technical Underwriting Reviews/Audits
• Work with a high level of authority on technically complex risks to support the energy underwriting community, acting as a referral underwriter within the U.S. and facilitating global referrals as required.
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry.
• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manuals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees