AVP, Environmental Casualty Underwriting Director

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking an Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director – Environmental Casualty to join our Specialties Environmental underwriting team. This role can be based in multiple Western region offices with remote consideration at the hiring manager's discretion.

You will manage complex new and renewal Environmental Casualty accounts, serve as a Subject Matter Expert, and help build relationships with select brokers focused in the South US.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in underwriting or market-facing area.
• Experience with Environmental Casualty underwriting.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and data analysis.

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

Skills

Underwriting

Relationship building

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice (Associate Degree)

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich North America is seeking an Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director – Environmental Casualty to join our Specialties Environmental underwriting team. This role can be based in multiple Western region offices with remote consideration at the hiring manager's discretion.

You will manage complex new and renewal Environmental Casualty accounts, serve as a Subject Matter Expert, and help build relationships with select brokers focused in the South US.