AVP, Underwriting Manager- Excess Casualty

AVP, Underwriting Manager – Excess Casualty Zurich North America is hiring an AVP, Underwriting Manager to join our Excess Casualty team in its Chicago, IL office. While this position will be based out of a Zurich office, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/market three days per week. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting management team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting management and marketing skills. Specifically, you will manage a market-facing underwriting unit and aid in making appropriate underwriting decisions. There will be approximately 25% travel for this position. In this role you will be responsible for: Managing market-facing underwriters and underwriting associates who proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities. Identifying new growth opportunities with key distributors for areas of responsibility. Ensuring that accounts are qualified and meet with the organization’s appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity. Along with underwriters, making agent/broker/customer onsite calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose. Overseeing negotiations of Terms & Conditions and closing deals. Ensuring cross-sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the account. Providing continuous coaching on sales best practices and mentoring staff to develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by the Business Unit. Basic Qualifications (AVP Level) High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market-Facing area High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market-Facing area 2 or more years of management experience Preferred Qualifications CPCU Advanced knowledge of Excess Casualty product lines and the commercial insurance industry Strong broker relationships in the Midwest region Excellent skills in relationship building Results oriented Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. The proposed salary range for this position is $167,600.00 – $274,500.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. Zurich North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer for disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033. #J-18808-Ljbffr