Chief, U.S. National Accounts — Hybrid Leader

Zurich NA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 385,000 - 674,000; Full time

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Job summary

Zurich North America seeks an accomplished, market-facing executive to serve as President, U.S. National Accounts, leading a large, dispersed organization across Property & Casualty. You will set strategy, drive growth, and ensure profitability while elevating client experience for multinational programs and captive solutions.

Reporting to the U.S. CEO, you will champion transformation, build a high-performing team, and collaborate with Zurich's global network. Travel within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of experience in underwriting, distribution, market-facing, or related leadership roles within commercial insurance.
• Five or more years of senior executive leadership experience.
• Deep Commercial Property and Casualty expertise, including experience with complex national account risks.
• Experience with multinational programs and captives, including single parent captives.
• Proven leadership with significant financial accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership for Zurich's U.S. National Accounts business, driving profitable growth and portfolio performance.
• Drive and evolve customer propositions across the National Accounts portfolio to strengthen market position and client value.
• Establish underwriting, financial, and operational objectives that safeguard profitability and respond to market conditions.
• Monitor market developments and inform strategic decision-making.
• Partner with executive leadership to champion transformation and cross-selling initiatives.
• Strengthen relationships with brokers, clients, distribution partners, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
• Collaborate across underwriting, claims, distribution, finance, operations, and risk management to deliver excellent customer experience.

Skills

Market-facing leadership

Underwriting excellence

Strategic leadership

Broker relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Zurich North America seeks an accomplished, market-facing executive to serve as President, U.S. National Accounts, leading a large, dispersed organization across Property & Casualty. You will set strategy, drive growth, and ensure profitability while elevating client experience for multinational programs and captive solutions.

Reporting to the U.S. CEO, you will champion transformation, build a high-performing team, and collaborate with Zurich's global network. Travel within the U.S.