AVP Underwriting Manager or VP, Senior UW Manager, Energy Casualty

Zurich North America is hiring an AVP Underwriting Manager or  VP, Senior UW Manager - to join our Global Specialties Energy Casualty team at our office in Houston. This individual would have responsibility for both the Mining (primary) Casualty team and portfolio as well the Excess Casualty team and portfolio.  The Excess Casualty team supports the Zurich Energy Primary Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables and Mining teams.  We are also open to hiring at our office in New York. This is a hybrid position that will require three days per week in the office. 

This role will be filled at either the AVP Underwriting Manager or  VP, Senior UW Manager - Energy Casualty Excess level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

As a member of Zurich's Underwriting management team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your portfolio management, underwriting management and marketing skills. Specifically, you will manage a market facing underwriting unit, and aid in making appropriate underwriting decisions. 

In this role you will be responsible for: 

• Managing up to 6-8 market facing underwriters who proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
• Identifies new growth opportunities with key distributors for areas of responsibility.
• Ensure that accounts are qualified, and meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
• Along with underwriters in areas supervised, make agents/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
• Oversee negotiations of Terms & Conditions and closes deals.
• Ensure cross-sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the account.
• Provide continuous coaching on sales best practices, mentor staff to develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by 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.
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
  AND
• 2 or more years of management experience

OR

Basic Qualifications, VP Level: 

• Bachelors Degree and 10 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Broker, Carrier or Risk Management area within the Commercial Insurance industry 
  OR
• Bachelors Degree with 20 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area within the Commercial Insurance industry 
  AND
• Experience in Energy Casualty business segment
• 2 or more years of people management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• CPCU
• Advanced knowledge of Energy Casualty Excess product lines and commercial insurance industry
• Experience leading and managing marketfacing underwriters
• Strong Broker relationships in Energy Casualty
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent skills in relationship building
• Strong presentation skills
• 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. 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 the AVP Underwriting Manager is $150,000.00 - $235,000.00,  with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 40%.  The proposed Salary range for the VP, Senior UW Manager is $200,000.00 - $285,000.00,  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 - Houston, AM - New York
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  

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