Regional AVP, E&S Casualty Underwriting

Zurich; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and merit increases

Total Rewards program

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Zurich E&S Casualty is seeking a Regional Underwriting Manager to lead and develop a high-performing regional team of primary and excess casualty underwriters. You will coach staff, oversee portfolio performance, and drive new business production while maintaining broker relationships and portfolio discipline.

Travel up to 25% is required; locations include New York City, Chicago, or Rocky Hill. The role offers a competitive pay range, a 40% incentive plan, and Zurich’s Total Rewards

Qualifications

• 7+ years of underwriting or market-facing experience in underwriting or related area.
• 14+ years of experience in claims or underwriter support/underwriting role.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate’s Degree and 5+ years of underwriting/market facing experience.
• 2+ years of management experience

Responsibilities

• Develop, coach, and manage a regional team of primary and excess casualty underwriters.
• Lead regional performance: new business, policy counts, rate/tiering, portfolio actions.
• Manage regional wholesale broker relationships and underwriter referrals.
• Maintain a small production portfolio to stay attuned to regional market changes and desk challenges.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Team management

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

CPCU

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich E&S Casualty is seeking a Regional Underwriting Manager to lead and develop a high-performing regional team of primary and excess casualty underwriters. You will coach staff, oversee portfolio performance, and drive new business production while maintaining broker relationships and portfolio discipline.

Travel up to 25% is required; locations include New York City, Chicago, or Rocky Hill. The role offers a competitive pay range, a 40% incentive plan, and Zurich’s Total Rewards