AVP, Underwriting Director - Large Casualty

We are open to this role being in one of the following office locations in the West region: San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Denver. This role will assist in the achievement of profitable production growth and strong renewal retention of our Large Casualty business through evaluating, pricing, and negotiating highly complex large-scale commercial insurance risks and cultivating broker and client relations. This is a highly technical and market-facing position.

About the role

As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills. Specifically, you will underwrite and analyze new and renewal business utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels. Our Underwriters are market-facing with objectives focused on profitable growth and superior service to our broker partners and customers. Our motto: One Carrier, One Solution, we are selling Domestic Casualty business together with Umbrella, Property, Financial Lines, Cyber, and International to provide a holistic solution to large, complex customers.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business
• Market-facing and production within the Large Casualty, National Accounts division
• Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules
• Developing and maintaining broker relationships in the San Francisco/Northern CA region
• Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in Large Casualty underwriting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office experience

Pay

The proposed Salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. 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.

Benefits

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

Schedule

Full Time, Hybrid

Location(s): San Francisco, Denver, Greenwood Village, Los Angeles. Employment sponsorship is not offered for this role.