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AVP, Underwriting Director - Large Casualty

Zurich Insurance Group

San Francisco, California

Job description

Overview

In this role you drive profitable growth and strong renewal retention for Zurich's Large Casualty business within National Accounts. You will analyze and price highly complex risks, lead market-facing production, and strengthen broker and client relationships across the West region. Working within The Zurich Way of Underwriting, you will apply technical expertise to new and renewal business while delivering superior service. This is a high-impact, market-facing leadership position with a holistic solutions approach.

Compensation / Benefits
  • competitive pay
  • comprehensive benefits for employees and families
  • bonuses and merit increases
  • short-term incentive eligibility 20%
  • hybrid schedule
  • Total Rewards program
Responsibilities
  • Underwrite, analyze, and generate new and renewal business
  • Market-facing production within Large Casualty, National Accounts division
  • Administer underwriting rules, guidelines, insurance laws, and rating manual rules
  • Develop and maintain broker relationships in the San Francisco/Northern CA region
  • Operate within broad authorities on highly complex assignments
Key requirements
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent with 7+ years in underwriting/market facing, or 14+ years in claims/underwriting support
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with Associate Degree and 5+ years in underwriting/market facing, or 12+ years in claims/underwriting support
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • strong verbal and written communication skills
  • client-focused relationship building
  • collaborative cross-functional partnering
  • Large Casualty underwriting
  • The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework
  • Microsoft Office

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