Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director - Construction Casualty

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking an Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director – Construction Casualty to join our team in New York or Boston. This role will focus on complex underwriting responsibilities in the construction industry. Candidates should have strong analytics skills and customer advocacy experience. The position offers competitive salary ranges from $100,000.00 to $215,000.00 based on experience, alongside comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing.
• 10+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a customer industry advocate focused on improving the customer experience.
• Use a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation and risk assessment.
• Administer underwriting rules and monitor insurance laws.

Skills

Risk assessment

Exposure evaluation

Underwriting

Customer advocacy

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Zurich is currently seeking an Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director – Construction Casualty to join our team in Boston, MA or New York, NY. This position will be based out of Boston or New York, with flexible hybrid work. You will partner with your manager to set a schedule that supports customers, brokers, and agents. The role requires visibility in the marketplace, meeting with agents and brokers, and being in the office/market three days per week.

Zurich is one of the leading insurance providers in the construction industry. Our mission is to provide creative solutions for the risks our customers face today and in the future.

As a Construction Casualty Underwriter, you will handle complex new and renewal accounts across Auto, GL, and Workers’ Compensation, and potentially large project/wrap‑up insurance programs. You will fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with our Preferred Distribution Partners in the Northeast. Candidates with construction casualty experience are preferred, but we consider senior underwriters who wish to expand into construction risk management.

The Construction Casualty Underwriter is responsible for:

• Serving as a customer industry advocate focused on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end‑to‑end solution.
• Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, and pricing.
• Using risk insights, data, and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale.
• Market‑facing and production within the growing Construction division.
• Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules.
• Working within broad limits and authority on complex assignments.

This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director – Construction Casualty level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based on the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed below.

Executive Underwriter – Construction Casualty Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 10+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 3+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 8+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

AVP, Underwriting Director – Construction Casualty Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 7+ years in Underwriting, Market Facing, Banking, Mortgage, Finance, or Construction.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 14+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 5+ years in Underwriting, Market Facing, Banking, Mortgage, Finance, or Construction.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 12+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Advanced knowledge and practice of lines of business.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national and local filing regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to assess risk effectively.
• Ability to work in a team‑based 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. The combined salary range for this position is $100,000.00 – $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $100,000.00 – $165,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%. The proposed salary range for the AVP, Underwriting Director is $130,000.00 – $215,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 40%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

Why Zurich?

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): Boston, New York

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No