Executive Underwriter - Workers Compensation

About the role

This position can be filled at two different levels—Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriting Director—to build and manage a specialized Workers Compensation portfolio within the franchised auto dealer segment. The role combines production underwriting with subject matter leadership, partnering closely with sales while driving disciplined risk selection, pricing, and profitable growth. It is well-suited for a self-starter who operates with strong ownership and autonomy, able to identify opportunities, shape direction, and elevate team capability through training and support in Workers Compensation. Over time, the role will expand to a broader underwriting focus across Property & Casualty, supporting integrated account management and overall portfolio performance.

Strong Workers Compensation expertise is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review work undertaken across a number of small to medium-scale projects or a large complex project to ensure appropriate use of resources and adherence to schedules.
• Provide advisory services to colleagues on a daily basis, measuring exposure and analyzing risk to provide appropriate coverage that meets the organization’s risk and compliance processes.
• Research primary data sources, select relevant information, analyze key themes and trends, and make recommendations to support operational decision-making, such as which coverage to provide.
• Research best practices and provide consultancy to support senior management in developing and improving processes and systems relevant to underwriting.
• Assess complex customer cases, evaluate their unique needs, and apply technical techniques and know-how to recommend solutions.
• Build relationships with customers by handling a range of queries and provide advice with the development of an account to create additional value for the organization and customers.
• Apply rating tools and methodologies to your work area to deliver to customers and offer suggestions for improvements.

The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level (Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriter) based on the selected applicant’s experience and skill set.

Qualifications

Executive Underwriter

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
• Experience working in a team environment.

AVP Underwriter

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in Underwriting, Market Facing area, Accounting, Banking, or Risk Management.
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 5 or more years of experience in Underwriting, Market Facing area, Accounting, Banking, or Risk Management.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 12 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Strong Workers Compensation expertise; experience underwriting franchised auto dealers.

Pay

The combined salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $215,000.00.

• Executive Underwriter: $100,000.00 - $165,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
• AVP Underwriting Director: $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): AM - Arizona Virtual Office, AM - Overland Park Remote

Employment sponsorship is not offered for this position.