AVP, Underwriting Manager - Middle Market

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich is seeking an AVP Underwriting Manager – Middle Market to lead a Seattle-based West region production underwriting team. Hybrid work is available, with in-office/market presence three days a week to engage customers and brokers.

The role emphasizes strong technical underwriting, staff development, and sales execution with the ability to travel to support broker relationships and team needs. A senior level background in underwriting is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 7+ years in underwriting or market facing areas.
• Alternatively 14+ years in claims or underwriting support with similar scope.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 5+ years in underwriting or market facing area.
• 2+ years of management experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Property & Casualty production underwriters.
• Travel as necessary to support the team and broker relationships.
• Cultivate key broker relationships and drive sales execution.
• Foster an engaging team culture with a strong technical and staff development mindset.
• Apply strategic planning and knowledge of insurance operations to market conditions.

Skills

Underwriting

Team management

Relationship building

Sales mindset

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPCU certification

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
• Results oriented
• Strategic planning and execution experience
• 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 .]

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 - Seattle
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered:No