AVP, Underwriting Manager - Middle Market

Zurich North America; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% short-term incentive

Job summary

Zurich North America in Seattle seeks an AVP Underwriting Manager - Middle Market to lead the West region production underwriting team, with a hybrid schedule and in-office/market presence three days per week.

The role emphasizes technical underwriting leadership, staff development, and broker relationships across diverse industries, with travel as necessary to support the team and market activity. Strong leadership, collaboration, and strategic execution are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 7+ years in underwriting or market-facing area, OR High School Diploma or Equivalent with 14+ years in claims or Under Support area, OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5+ years in underwriting or market-facing area.
• 2+ years of management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree and CPCU are preferred
• Knowledge of product lines and insurance industry advantageous
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Property & Casualty production Underwriters.
• Travel as needed to support the team and broker relationships.
• Lead with technical underwriting, staff development and sales execution mindset.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Staff leadership

Broker relationship building

Sales mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CPCU

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with Associate Degree

Job description

Zurich is currently looking for an AVP Underwriting Manager - Middle Market to support our West region production underwriting team in Seattle! While this position will be based out of our Seattle office, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role requires visibility in the marketplace, with the expectation of being in the office and/or market three days per week.

Middle Market is a key business segment within Zurich, and we are focused on attracting top customer advocates who possess a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills and solution focused problem-solving abilities. Our industry focus includes (not limited to) Financial Institutions, General Industries, Manufacturing, Technology, Professional Services and Real Estate. Zurich Middle Market offers end to end solutions for our customers inclusive of international programs.

In this role you will manage a team of skilled Property & Casualty production Underwriters. You will be expected to travel as necessary to support the needs of the team and to cultivate key broker relationships. This is a critical role in driving an engaging team culture. This role requires a strong technical, staff development and sales execution mindset.

AVP, Underwriting Manager 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 Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. AND
• 2 or more years of management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• CPCU
• Advance knowledge of product lines and insurance industry
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Excellent skills in relationship building
• Strong presentation skills
• Results oriented
• Strategic planning and execution experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience managing complex portfolios
• Technical knowledge of insurance industry operations and processes
• Knowledge in risk selection and strategical components of anticipating the market environment

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 $182,900.00 - $299,400.00, 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.]

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 - Seattle

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No