Executive Energy Casualty Underwriter | Leadership & Growth

Zurich; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Energy Casualty is seeking an Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director to lead underwriting, marketing and team leadership for energy casualty risks. The role focuses on soliciting and underwriting new and renewal business, applying Zurich Way of Underwriting, and mentoring junior colleagues.

Travel of 15-20% is required, with base locations in New York or Houston; hybrid work arrangements are supported.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 5+ years of underwriting or market facing experience
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 10+ years of Claims or Underwriting Support experience
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3+ years of underwriting or market facing experience
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8+ years of Claims or Underwriting Support experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
• Experience working in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Market facing and production, including onsite client stewardship and broker visits
• Management and development of robust new business and cross-sell pipeline
• Serve as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end to end solution for their insurance needs
• Deliver a disciplined & thorough approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, pricing, and documentation
• Use risk insights, data and models to drive informed underwriting decisions at point of sale
• Develop & define program structure recommendations, including G. Cost & Loss Sensitive solutions, based on risk characteristics
• Prepare and present comprehensive referrals, as necessary
• Working independently, negotiate and deliver successful outcomes to the agent/broker
• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations
• Work within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments
• Manage key portfolio indicators within assigned territory, including Gross Written Premium, Retention, Rate, & Profitability
• Opportunity to mentor & coach early-career team members
• Visibility at industry events and contributions supporting long term strategy development and vision

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (5+ years underwriting or market facing)

High School Diploma or Equivalent (10+ years Claims or Underwriting Support)

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice + Associate Degree (3+ years)

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice + Associate Degree (8+ years)

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich Energy Casualty is seeking an Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director to lead underwriting, marketing and team leadership for energy casualty risks. The role focuses on soliciting and underwriting new and renewal business, applying Zurich Way of Underwriting, and mentoring junior colleagues.

Travel of 15-20% is required, with base locations in New York or Houston; hybrid work arrangements are supported.