Executive Umbrella Excess Underwriter — Hybrid

Zurich; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich in Chicago seeks an Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriting Director for our Umbrella Excess Casualty team on the National Accounts Large Property Underwriting unit. The role offers hybrid work with three days in the office per week to meet brokers and agents.

You will underwrite new and renewal business under Zurich’s framework, build strong broker networks, and leverage market-facing capabilities while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5+ years of commercial underwriting or brokerage or market facing area
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10+ years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area
• Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 3+ years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 8+ years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• 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 agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
• Negotiate Terms & Conditions and close deals.
• Cross-Sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
• Participate in Sales Team meeting as related to assigned brokers and / or territory.
• Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
• Update required systems with details of broker / client visits and account status within specified time frame.
• Serve as key contact for assigned target accounts.
• Develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.
• Calculate Target Price accurately by utilizing underwriting tools appropriately.

Education

Zurich Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich in Chicago seeks an Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriting Director for our Umbrella Excess Casualty team on the National Accounts Large Property Underwriting unit. The role offers hybrid work with three days in the office per week to meet brokers and agents.

You will underwrite new and renewal business under Zurich’s framework, build strong broker networks, and leverage market-facing capabilities while maintaining strong customer relationships.