National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior ...

National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP)Zurich is seeking an experienced National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP). We are looking for talented professionals and therefore there is flexibility with location in the Midwest and Western regions - Chicago, Schaumburg, Overland Park, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle or any city in the Midwest or Western region with a Zurich office.While this position will be based out of a Zurich office location, 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 National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior or AVP), you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career as a member of a seasoned and dynamic team. You will be underwriting National Account new and renewal business, under limited direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on highly complex accounts. We focus strongly on our customers and are seeking someone with the ability to develop exceptional relationships and a strong market-facing presence. Experience with National Account excess casualty and umbrella lines is preferred.This role can be filled at either the Senior Underwriter or AVP 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.Responsibilities:Proactively seeking renewal and new account opportunities.Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting National Account business.Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.Contributing to the development and completion of proposals. Provide technical guidance, assistance, and training to lower-level underwriters.Qualifying accounts that meet the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.Making agent/broker/customer and on-site calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.Negotiating Terms & Conditions and closing deals.Cross-Selling other lines of business to increase product density with the account.Participating in Sales Team meetings as related to assigned brokers and/or territory.Proactively engaging in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.Developing strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.Qualifications:National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior):High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areaORHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims, Underwriting support areaORZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areaORZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaANDKnowledge of Microsoft OfficeExperience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal businessExperience working in a team environmentNational Account Excess Casualty Underwriter (AVP):High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areaORHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaORZurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areaORZurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaANDKnowledge of Microsoft OfficeExperience working in a team environmentExperience with Umbrella underwritingPreferred Qualifications:CPCUAdvanced knowledge of National Account Excess Casualty product linesKnowledge of National Account Primary Casualty and loss sensitive programs and accountsStrong broker/customer relationshipsExcellent skills in relationship buildingResults orientedCompensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. The combined salary range for this position is $120,000.00 - $222,000.00. The proposed salary range for the National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter (Senior) is $120,000.00 - $170,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter (AVP) is $172,000.00 - $222,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance.Location(s): AM - Los Angeles, AM - Anoka, AM - Chicago, AM - Denver, AM - Edina, AM - Fresno, AM - Gold River, AM - Independence, AM - Irvine, AM - Omaha, AM - Overland Park, AM - San Francisco, AM - Schaumburg, AM - Seattle, AM - Woodland HillsRemote Working: HybridSchedule: Full TimeEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-22