VP Senior Underwriting Manager- E&S Property

About the role

This position will be responsible for developing, coaching, and managing a high-performing regional team of Property underwriting staff. Additional responsibilities include managing regional performance, including new business production, policy count retention, rate/tiering execution, and portfolio management actions relative to plan; managing regional wholesale broker relationships; managing underwriter referrals; and maintaining a small production portfolio to stay attuned with regional market changes and desk-level challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coach, and manage a high-performing regional team of Property underwriting staff
• Manage regional performance, including new business production, policy count retention, rate/tiering execution, and portfolio management actions relative to plan
• Manage regional wholesale broker relationships
• Manage underwriter referrals
• Maintain a small production portfolio to stay attuned with regional market changes and desk-level challenges
• Travel as necessary to support the needs of the team and to cultivate key broker relationships within the specified regions (25%)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Broker, Carrier, or Risk Management area within the Commercial Insurance industry
• Bachelor’s Degree with 20 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area within the Commercial Insurance industry
• Experience in E&S Property
• 2 or more years of people management experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong technical acumen in underwriting property risks in the E&S segment
• Experience in overseeing and developing underwriting talent
• The ability to manage complex processes
• Strong wholesale producer engagement and sales skills
• Demonstrated ability of profitable portfolio management

Skills

• Strong underwriting acumen and expertise in the E&S Property space
• Wholesale broker relationships
• Strong planning and execution experience
• Strong team building and organizational skills
• CPCU
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent skills in relationship building
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong knowledge of forms language and coverage intent
• Results oriented

Benefits

This position is based out of our Atlanta office and offers a flexible work schedule. The position is critical in driving a diversified, dynamic, and engaging team culture. The position also requires strong technical acumen in underwriting property risks in the E&S segment, experience in overseeing and developing underwriting talent, the ability to manage complex processes, strong wholesale producer engagement and sales skills, and a demonstrated ability of profitable portfolio management.

Pay

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. The proposed Salary range for this position is $200,000.00 - $285,000.00, with Global Specialities Incentive Plan eligibility set at 50%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®. Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code 1033. Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s)

AM - Atlanta

Remote Working

Hybrid

Schedule

Full Time