Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director - Construction Casualty

p style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Zurich is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter, Construction Casualty or AVP, Underwriting Director, Construction Casualty to join our Specialties Accounts team. We are seeking talent based in any Zurich Western region office, with flexibility for remote candidates located within the Western market, subject to hiring manager discretion./span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director. 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./span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=As an Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director, you will support Zurich’s Select Brokers and Major Accounts by underwriting complex new and renewal domestic Construction Casualty risks, including loss-sensitive and wrap-up programs, while serving as a subject matter expert to the team. As part of Zurich’s Underwriting Team, you will have the opportunity to fully leverage and further develop your underwriting and marketing expertise while building strong relationships with key brokerage partners across the Western region./span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%brspan style=In this role, you will:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Develop, maintain amp; collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business related needs, as appropriate./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=May provide guidance to lower level associates./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents amp; brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents amp; brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Supports the sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Qualify accounts to meet with the organizations appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity./span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose/spanbrbrbr/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Basic Qualifications: Executive Underwriter, Construction Casualty:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=OR /span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=OR/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area /spanbrspan style=AND/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Knowledge of Microsoft Office/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Experience working in a team environment/spanbrbr/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style= OR/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Basic Qualifications: AVP Underwriting Director, Construction Casualty:/spanbrbr/pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=OR /span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=OR /span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=OR /span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=AND/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Experience with Microsoft Office/span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%brspan style=Preferred Qualifications (Both Levels):/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Bachelor’s Degree /span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Technical knowledge of Construction Casualty Underwriting including Loss Sensitive Accounts and Wrap-Ups/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Established broker relationships (retail brokers) within the Western region. /span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Sales execution mindset/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Creative problem solving skills/span/lili style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=Strong verbal and written communication skills/span/li/uldiv/divp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115% /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%span style=line-height:115%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 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%./span/pp /ppspan style=We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. 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