Regional AVP, E&S Casualty Underwriting Leader

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

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking a Regional Underwriting Manager for our E&S Casualty team. This role will build, coach and lead a high-performing regional underwriting staff across Primary and Excess Casualty lines, focusing on performance, portfolio management and broker relationships.

Travel about 25% to support the team and cultivate broker networks. Strong technical underwriting skills, leadership ability, and experience developing talent are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in underwriting or market facing areas with a high school diploma or equivalent; OR
• 14+ years in claims or underwriting support; OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate’s Degree and 5+ years in underwriting/market facing area

Responsibilities

• Develop, coach, and manage a regional underwriting team.
• Drive regional performance: new business production, policy count retention, rate/tiering, and portfolio actions.
• Manage regional wholesale broker relationships and underwriter referrals.
• Maintain a small production portfolio to stay attuned to regional market changes.
• Travel as necessary (~25%) to support team and broker relationships.

Skills

Underwriting

Management

Microsoft Office

Broker relations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice incl Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich North America is seeking a Regional Underwriting Manager for our E&S Casualty team. This role will build, coach and lead a high-performing regional underwriting staff across Primary and Excess Casualty lines, focusing on performance, portfolio management and broker relationships.

Travel about 25% to support the team and cultivate broker networks. Strong technical underwriting skills, leadership ability, and experience developing talent are essential.