Hybrid Executive Underwriter — Growth & D&O/EPL Specialist

Zurich North America; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriter for Management Liability. The role blends sales and technical underwriting to grow Directors & Officers, Employment Practices, Fiduciary and Crime lines with key distributors and clients.

You will mentor teammates, develop opportunities, and balance growth with risk, reporting to the leadership team in a market-facing capacity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5+ years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10+ years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 3+ years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8+ years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
• Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business-related needs, as appropriate.
• 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.
• Support the organization's 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.
• Mentor team members.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent + 5+ years underwriting (Executive)

High School Diploma or Equivalent + 7+ years underwriting (AVP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich North America in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriter for Management Liability. The role blends sales and technical underwriting to grow Directors & Officers, Employment Practices, Fiduciary and Crime lines with key distributors and clients.

You will mentor teammates, develop opportunities, and balance growth with risk, reporting to the leadership team in a market-facing capacity.