Remote Executive Underwriter, Environmental Casualty

Zurich North America; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America seeks an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director – Environmental Casualty Underwriter to join our Specialties Environmental underwriting team. This role may be based in any Zurich office within the Western region, with remote candidates considered at the sole discretion of the hiring manager.

You will handle complex environmental casualty accounts, serve as a Subject Matter Expert, and build relationships with select brokers focused in the South US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; technical knowledge of Environmental Casualty underwriting preferred.
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building with brokers.
• Experience in underwriting with a sales/market-facing focus is valued.

Responsibilities

• Administer underwriting rules and guidelines and stay compliant with insurance laws.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors and customers to drive growth.
• Provide guidance to lower level associates as needed.
• Seek renewal and new account opportunities and assess growth potential.
• Make broker/customer visits with a clear plan and objective.

Skills

Sales execution mindset

Creative problem solving

Strong verbal and written comms

broker relationships

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich North America seeks an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director – Environmental Casualty Underwriter to join our Specialties Environmental underwriting team. This role may be based in any Zurich office within the Western region, with remote candidates considered at the sole discretion of the hiring manager.

You will handle complex environmental casualty accounts, serve as a Subject Matter Expert, and build relationships with select brokers focused in the South US.