VP, Sr. Underwriting Director, Wrap Ups
About The Position
Zurich is seeking an experienced VP Senior Underwriting Director – Wrap Ups to join our Global Specialties Underwriting team in Chicago. We may, at the sole discretion of the Hiring Manager, be open to hiring remote talent located in the Midwest US. As an VP Senior Underwriting Director – Wrap Ups you will manage complex new and renewal domestic Wrap Up accounts and serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the team. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers focused in the Midwest US.
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
- Experience in a specialized insurance line of business or segment (Construction Wrap Up’s)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Technical knowledge of Construction Wrap Ups
- Experience writing loss sensitive accounts
- Established broker relationships (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 & collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business-related needs, as appropriate.
- May provide guidance to lower-level associates.
- Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
- Supports the sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers.
- 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 broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
- Bonuses
- Merit increases
- Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
