AVP, Underwriting Director, Construction Property

At Zurich, we want your ideas and experiences to help us grow and create lasting change. This role will be responsible for various aspects of Construction Property portfolio management, including utilizing data analytics to inform strategy, stewarding underwriting quality, and partnering in tool & product innovation efforts. The position supports Construction’s efforts in customer service and profitable growth, working closely with leadership and internal stakeholders to deliver comprehensive first-party risk transfer solutions for Construction Property.

Responsibilities

• Manage data analytics-based initiatives at a national level, providing insights and subsequent tangible action items
• Partner with Technical Underwriting in guideline and Business Strategic Directive development
• Spearhead SBU-led efforts in underwriting quality, including file/regulatory documentation and Technical Underwriting Reviews/Audits
• Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business at the highest authority limits, utilizing a high degree of technical complexity and coordination
• Coordinate and support global referrals as required
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry
• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manuals

This position requires approximately 25% travel.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• 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
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPCU designation
• Advanced knowledge of Construction Property product lines, the commercial insurance, and Construction/Engineering industry
• Strong broker relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong relationship-building abilities
• Results-oriented mindset

Pay

The proposed salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 40%. Pay is based on role, location, skills, and experience, and may vary by location. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation and may offer bonuses and merit increases.

Benefits

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

Schedule

This is a full-time, hybrid role.

We are open to hiring talent located within a commutable distance of any ZNA office location for flexible, hybrid working arrangements or potentially on a fully remote basis at the sole discretion of the hiring manager.

Locations

• Schaumburg, IL
• Atlanta, GA
• New York, NY
• Chicago, IL
• Dallas, TX
• Parsippany, NJ
• Addison, TX
• Gold River, CA
• Houston, TX
• Philadelphia, PA
• San Francisco, CA
• Los Angeles, CA
• Maitland, FL
• Boston, MA
• Denver, CO
• Woodland Hills, CA
• Seattle, WA
• Anoka, MN
• Pittsburgh, PA
• Edina, MN
• Irvine, CA
• Charlotte, NC
• Phoenix, AZ
• Washington, DC
• Independence, OH
• Sioux Falls, SD
• Jersey City, NJ
• St. Louis, MO
• Austin, TX
• Greenwood Village, CO
• Nashville, TN
• Portland, OR
• Hartford, CT
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Pasadena, CA
• Winston-Salem, NC
• Albuquerque, NM
• Birmingham, AL
• Hollywood, FL
• Metairie, LA
• Richmond, VA
• Dayton, OH
• Edmond, OK
• Salt Lake City, UT