Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director - Construction Property

divh2Executive Underwriter Or AVP, Underwriting Director - Construction Property/h2pZurich is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director - Construction Property to join our South Specialties Construction team! This position will be based out of our Addison, TX, Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC or Maitland, FL office. While this position will be based out of one of these locations, 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. As Construction Property Underwriter, you will handle complex new and renewal Builders Risk and Fixed Property/Inland Marine accounts and serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the team. As a member of Zurichs Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers focused in the South Central and Southeast regions. In this role, you will:/pulliAdminister and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules./liliDevelop, maintain collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business related needs, as appropriate./liliMay provide guidance to lower level associates./liliDevelop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions./liliSupports the sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers./liliProactively seek renewal and new account opportunities./liliComplete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities/liliQualify accounts to meet with the organizations appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity./liliMake broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose/li/ulpThis role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director Construction Property level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicants experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position./ph3Executive Underwriter Construction Property Basic Qualifications:/h3ulliHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area./liliOR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/liliOR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/liliOR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/liliAND Experience with Microsoft Office/li/ulh3AVP, Underwriting Director Construction Property Basic Qualifications:/h3ulliHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area or Banking, Mortgage, Finance or Construction area./liliOR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/liliOR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area or Banking, Mortgage, Finance, or Construction area/liliOR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/liliAND Experience with Microsoft Office/li/ulpPreferred Qualifications:/pulliBachelors Degree/liliAdvanced knowledge and practice of line/s of business/liliStrong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines/liliAbility to effectively assess risk/liliAbility to work in a team-based environment/li/ulpYour 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 applyyour unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The combined salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $100,000.00 - $165,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%. The proposed salary range for the AVP, Underwriting Director is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 40%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families./p/div