AVP Underwriting Director - Management Liability

Zurich NA; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich NA is seeking an Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriting Director for Management Liability to join our Philadelphia office. The role requires in-office days, combines underwriting with sales, and focuses on Directors & Officers, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability and Crime Insurance for private and nonprofit clients.

The position emphasizes growth through renewed and new business, strong distributor relationships, and a proactive sales mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and renew Financial Lines (D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, Crime) for private and nonprofit clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents/brokers) to grow business and support retention.
• Identify growth opportunities; proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
• Mentor team members and provide guidance to ensure quality and compliance.
• Administer underwriting rules, rating manuals, and applicable regulations.

Skills

Sales mindset

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich is currently looking for an Executive Underwriter or an AVP Underwriting Director Management Liability. As we are expanding and growing our capabilities, we are looking for candidates to work out of our Philadelphia Office, This position will be required for certain in office days per week, as a Management Liability Underwriter, you will be responsible for utilizing your sales/marketing, relationship building and analytical skills to analyze and underwrite new and renewal business for Financial Lines Products (Directors and Officers, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability and Crime Insurance) for private, nonprofit companies.

This is a market facing position and we are looking for someone with a strong sales mindset who will proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities, as well as identify growth opportunities. Building strong relationships with retail distributors (agents and brokers) and our customers in support of business retention and acquisition of new business is a key responsibility of this role. Identifying growth opportunities by determining our customer’s insurance needs and providing the right solutions will also be a critical responsibility of this position.

Key Accountabilities of this role:

• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
• Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business-related needs, as appropriate.
• 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.
• Support the organization's 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.
• Mentor team members.

This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriter Level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Basic Qualifications:

Executive Underwriter:

• 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 Underwriter:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing area, Accounting, Banking, or Risk Management. 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, Market Facing area, Accounting, Banking, or Risk Management. 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
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship building skills

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 pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The combined salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $100,000.00 - $165,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%. The proposed alary range for the AVP Underwriter is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 40%.

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

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code

• 1033.

Please note:

Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Philadelphia, AM - Pennsylvania Virtual Office

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No