AVP Underwriting Manager - E&S Casualty

Zurich; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America seeks an AVP Underwriting Manager for E&S Casualty to lead and develop a regional team of Primary and Excess Casualty underwriters. You will coach staff, drive performance, and manage broker relationships while aligning with the plan and market dynamics.

The role requires strong technical underwriting, talent development, and the ability to navigate complex processes. Travel up to 25% is expected; locations include NYC, Chicago, or Rocky Hill, CT, with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in underwriting or market-facing area with leadership experience.
• Experience leading regional underwriting teams and driving portfolio performance.
• Strong communication, negotiation and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a regional team of Primary and Excess Casualty underwriters.
• Manage regional performance: new business, policy counts, retention, rate/tiering, and portfolio actions.
• Develop wholesale broker relationships and oversee referrals.
• Travel up to 25% to support team needs and broker engagement.

Skills

Team management

Underwriting

Relationship building

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

CPCU

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AVP Underwriting Manager - E&S Casualty

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Zurich E&S is currently looking for a Regional Underwriting Manager for our E&S Casualty team. E&S Casualty is a new team that combines the Zurich E&S Excess Casualty team with the new Zurich E&S Primary Casualty team. This E&S Casualty Manager position will be responsible for developing, coaching, and managing a high-performing regional team of both Primary and Excess Casualty underwriting staff. Additional responsibilities include 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; and maintaining a small production portfolio to stay attune with regional market changes and desk-level challenges.

The E&S Casualty Regional Manager position will be expected to travel as necessary to support the needs of the team and to cultivate key broker relationships within the specified regions (25%). The position is a critical role in driving a diversified, dynamic and engaging team culture. This position also requires strong technical acumen in underwriting casualty risks in the E&S segment, experience in overseeing and developing underwriting talent, the ability to manage complex processes, strong wholesale producer engagement and sales skills and a demonstrated ability of profitable portfolio management. This role will be considered in the following locations: New York City, Chicago or Rocky Hill, CT.

AVP Required Qualifications:

• 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 Under Support area.
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate’s Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  AND
• 2 or more years of management experience
• AND
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Advanced knowledge of primary casualty and/or excess casualty lines of business
• Ability to lead, manage and build rapport with team
• Excellent organizational, written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory guidelines
• Some leadership, supervisory or management experience
• Advanced skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating
• Strong presentation skills and a solutions and service orientation
• CPCU
• Advanced knowledge of product lines and insurance industry
• Excellent skills in relationship building
• Results oriented

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 proposed Salary range for this position is $150,000.00 - $235,000.00, with Global Specialties 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 .]

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.

Location(s): AM - New York, AM - Chicago, AM - Rocky Hill

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No