VP, Sr. UW Director - Energy Casualty

Zurich is seeking a high-impact VP, Sr. Underwriting Director to grow our robust Energy Casualty Power & Renewables platform. This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role within a high profile & priority segment—driving new business, influencing strategy, and underwriting some of the most complex and innovative risks in today’s evolving energy landscape.

At Zurich, underwriting is more than risk selection—it’s where data-driven insight meets market-facing leadership. You’ll operate in an empowered environment that encourages decisive action, thoughtful creativity, and disciplined underwriting execution. Here, you’ll have the autonomy to make meaningful decisions, the support to grow your expertise, and the platform to build a robust and rewarding career.

As a VP, Senior Underwriting Director – Energy Casualty Power & Renewables, you will take ownership of a dynamic portfolio of complex new and renewal business, while serving as a trusted subject matter expert to internal and external stakeholders. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping our Power & Renewables strategy—bringing insights, influencing portfolio direction, and driving profitable growth.

This role offers an incredible market-facing opportunity to strengthen and expand key broker and client relationships across the U.S., positioning Zurich as a partner of choice in the energy transition. You will lead from the front—combining underwriting excellence, commercial acumen, and relationship-building to deliver differentiated outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Manage a prominent & bespoke book of business, including g. cost and loss sensitive risks
• Drive new business growth through focused risk selection and strategy
• Develop & maintain productive external relationships with key brokers & clients in the industry
• Collaborate with Risk Engineering & Claims to anticipate the unique needs of Power & Renewable energy risks
• Develop, expand, and enhance broker and client relationships through intentional visibility and frequent engagement
• Build for the future through fostering team development, talent upskilling
• Negotiate and place facultative reinsurance when applicable
• Collaborate with other Zurich units where appropriate to deliver a holistic customer insurance solution
• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 9 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• Bachelors Degree and 18 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Experience in a specialized insurance line of business or segment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPCU
• Advanced knowledge and practice of lines of business
• Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
• Ability to effectively assess risk
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Strong presentation skills

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. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $175,000.00 - $280,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 50%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in 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 disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Chicago, AM - Boston, AM - Dallas, AM - Denver, AM - Houston, AM - Los Angeles, AM - New York, AM - Philadelphia, AM - San Francisco

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No