Executive Environmental Casualty Underwriter (Remote)

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich 56 Company Ltd is seeking an Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director for Environmental Casualty to manage complex accounts and serve as a subject matter expert within Zurich's underwriting team. The role focuses on building broker relationships and guiding risk selection in the Western region, with potential remote options.

The position requires deep underwriting experience, leadership capabilities, and knowledge of Environmental Casualty lines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 5+ years in underwriting/market facing.
• Or 10+ years in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Environmental Casualty underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Administer underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules.
• Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business related needs.
• May provide guidance to lower level associates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
• Supports the sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers.
• Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
• Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities
• Qualify accounts to meet with the organization’s appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
• Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose

Skills

Environmental Casualty underwriting

Underwriting leadership

Broker relationships

Communication skills

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich 56 Company Ltd is seeking an Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director for Environmental Casualty to manage complex accounts and serve as a subject matter expert within Zurich's underwriting team. The role focuses on building broker relationships and guiding risk selection in the Western region, with potential remote options.

The position requires deep underwriting experience, leadership capabilities, and knowledge of Environmental Casualty lines.