Senior AVP, Middle Market Underwriting (Hybrid)

Zurich North America; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 287,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Bonuses and merit increases

Job summary

Zurich North America invites applicants for AVP, Underwriting Manager – Middle Market in Washington, DC. This role leads a team of Property & Casualty underwriters and collaborates with an East region production underwriting team, with a hybrid schedule and in-office presence three days per week.

You will foster staff development, broker relationships, and strong underwriting execution across industries including Financial Institutions, Manufacturing, and Real Estate.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area or 14+ years in the claims or Under Support area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area
• 2+ years of management experience

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Property & Casualty production Underwriters
• Travel as necessary to support team needs and broker relationships
• Foster an engaging team culture with a strong technical, staff development and sales execution mindset

Skills

Underwriting

Leadership

Sales mindset

Relationship building

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Team management

Market knowledge

Technical underwriting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Zurich North America invites applicants for AVP, Underwriting Manager – Middle Market in Washington, DC. This role leads a team of Property & Casualty underwriters and collaborates with an East region production underwriting team, with a hybrid schedule and in-office presence three days per week.

You will foster staff development, broker relationships, and strong underwriting execution across industries including Financial Institutions, Manufacturing, and Real Estate.