Executive Underwriter - Umbrella Excess Casualty | Hybrid

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

Job summary

Zurich in Chicago is seeking an Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriting Director for Umbrella Excess Casualty. The role combines leadership with hands-on underwriting, requiring market-facing presence and strong broker relationships.

The position is based in Chicago with a hybrid work arrangement and in-office market activity three days weekly. You will underwrite new and renewal business within delegated authorities, leveraging The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework to manage highly complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or CPCU preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong broker and client relationship abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Umbrella/Excess Casualty lines advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Proactively pursue renewal and new account opportunities.
• Conduct detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors.
• Qualify accounts and plan broker/customer meetings.
• Negotiate Terms & Conditions and close deals.
• Cross-sell other lines to increase product density.
• Maintain broker/client networks in Chicago market.
• Enter visits and account status updates in CRM in a timely manner.

Skills

Broker relationships

Communication

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPCU

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich in Chicago is seeking an Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriting Director for Umbrella Excess Casualty. The role combines leadership with hands-on underwriting, requiring market-facing presence and strong broker relationships.

The position is based in Chicago with a hybrid work arrangement and in-office market activity three days weekly. You will underwrite new and renewal business within delegated authorities, leveraging The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework to manage highly complex