VP, Senior Underwriting Manager - E&S Property

Zurich Insurance Group•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich E&S is seeking a VP, Senior Underwriting Manager for its E&S Property team. This role is responsible for leading and developing a high-performing regional team of Property underwriters. Key duties include managing regional performance metrics (new business, retention, rate execution, portfolio management), overseeing regional wholesale broker relationships, handling underwriter referrals, and maintaining a personal production portfolio to stay connected to market dynamics. The position requires approximately 25% travel to support team needs and cultivate broker relationships. A significant focus is placed on fostering a diversified, dynamic, and engaging team culture. The role demands strong technical expertise in E&S Property underwriting, experience in developing underwriting talent, proficiency in managing complex processes, effective wholesale producer engagement and sales skills, and a proven track record in profitable portfolio management. This position is based in Atlanta and offers a hybrid work arrangement, with a flexible schedule to be determined with the manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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 Bachelor’s Degree with 20 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area within the Commercial Insurance industry.
Experience in E&S Property.
2 or more years of people management experience.
Strong technical acumen in underwriting property risks in the E&S segment.
Experience in overseeing and developing underwriting talent.
Ability to manage complex processes.
Strong wholesale producer engagement and sales skills.
Demonstrated ability of profitable portfolio management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Strong underwriting acumen and expertise in the E&S Property space
Wholesale broker relationships
Strong planning and execution experience
Strong team building and organizational skills
CPCU
Excellent communication skills
Excellent skills in relationship building
Strong presentation skills
Strong knowledge of forms language and coverage intent
Results oriented

Responsibilities

Developing, coaching, and managing a high-performing regional team of Property underwriting staff.
Managing regional performance, including new business production, policy count retention, rate/tiering execution, and portfolio management actions relative to plan.
Managing regional wholesale broker relationships.
Managing underwriter referrals.
Maintaining a small production portfolio to stay attuned with regional market changes and desk-level challenges.
Traveling as necessary to support team needs and cultivate key broker relationships (25%).
Driving a diversified, dynamic, and engaging team culture.