Hybrid Executive Underwriter - E&S Casualty Leader

Zurich Insurance; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Insurance is seeking an Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriting Director for E&S Primary Casualty, based in Atlanta or other major U.S. markets.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and requires strong broker relationships and leadership in a growing wholesale E&S business. You will assess risk, price exposures, and collaborate across claims, finance, and risk engineering to drive profitability and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of E&S Commercial Insurance industry experience.
• Technical knowledge of Primary and Excess Casualty Underwriting.
• Established wholesale broker relationships.
• Advanced technical acumen in habitational, hospitality and special events sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with broker partners and customers across industries.
• Use underwriting acumen for risk assessment and pricing to grow a profitable book.
• Collaborate with claims, finance, risk engineering, actuaries and others for growth and knowledge.
• Coach and develop junior team members within the E&S Casualty division.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk assessment

Pricing

Relationship building

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in E&S

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with Associate Degree

Job description

Zurich Insurance is seeking an Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriting Director for E&S Primary Casualty, based in Atlanta or other major U.S. markets.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and requires strong broker relationships and leadership in a growing wholesale E&S business. You will assess risk, price exposures, and collaborate across claims, finance, and risk engineering to drive profitability and growth.