Zurich Insurance Group

Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director - Large Casualty

Zurich Insurance Group$115K — $249K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area for Executive Underwriter, 7+ years for AVP, Underwriting Director.
  • 10-14 years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support for respective levels.
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and relevant experience is acceptable.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
  • Experience meeting deadlines for quotes on new and renewal business.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business.
  • Engage in market facing activities within the National Accounts division.
  • Administer and monitor underwriting rules, insurance laws, and rating manuals.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers in Southern California.
  • Handle highly complex assignments within broad limits and authority.
  • Assist in achieving profitable growth and strong retention of large casualty business.

Benefits

  • Flexible work locations in Los Angeles and Irvine offices.
  • Hybrid work model for better work-life balance.
  • Access to comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.
  • Opportunity for bonuses and merit increases.
Full Job Description
Zurich is looking for an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director - Large Casualty in our National Account, Large Casualty Team in the West Region. We are hiring this new team member for our Southern California Territory, with flexible work locations in Los Angeles and Irvine offices. This role will assist in the achievement of profitable production growth and strong renewal retention of our Large Casualty business through evaluating, pricing and negotiating highly complex large-scale commercial insurance risks and cultivating broker and client relations.

Our motto: One Carrier, One Solution, we are selling Domestic Casualty business together with Umbrella, Property, Financial Lines, Cyber and International to provide a holistic solution to large, complex customers.

This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

The Large Casualty Underwriter is responsible for:

  • Underwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business
  • Market facing and production within the Large Casualty, National Accounts division
  • Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
  • Developing and maintaining broker relationships in the Southern California Territory
  • Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments


Executive Underwriter - Large Casualty Basic Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
    OR
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
    OR
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
    OR
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
    AND
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
  • Experience working in a team environment


OR

AVP, Underwriting Director - Large Casualty Basic Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
    OR
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
    OR
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
    OR
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
    AND
  • Experience with Microsoft Office


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience in Large Casualty underwriting
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Microsoft Office experience


Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply-your unique background matters to us. The combined salary range for this position is $115,200.00 - $249,600.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $115,200.00 - $188,700.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the AVP, Underwriting Director is $152,400.00 - $249,600.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Location(s): AM - Los Angeles, AM - Irvine
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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About Zurich Insurance Group

Zurich Insurance Group is a Swiss insurance company founded in 1872. It is one of the world's largest insurance companies, operating in over 215 countries and territories. Zurich provides a wide range of insurance products and services, including property and casualty insurance, life insurance, and pensions. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and promote renewable energy. Zurich is also actively involved in supporting local communities through various charitable initiatives.
Learn more about Zurich Insurance Group
Size
52,930 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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