VP, Head of US Cargo

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Zurich North America is hiring an experienced VP, Head of Cargo to join our Specialties Accounts team in our New York office. While this position will be based out of our New York office, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with the Head of Marine  to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our underwriters, customers, and our brokers.. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our  brokers and be in the office/market three days per week.

As a member of Zurich's Marine Leadership Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills.  Our Underwriters are market-facing with objectives focused on profitable growth and superior service to our broker partners and customers.

We are looking for someone with excellent market facing and technical skills that has experience working with Brokers in the New York region and bringing in new business.     

 Responsibilities Include:

• Providing leadership and expertise to employees who proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
• Identifies growth opportunities in a specialized line of business or segment. (Cargo)
• Supports the Zurich Way of underwriting, and drives business that meets Zurich´s appetite for risk, product density, etc.
• Acts as a line of business leader across the Business Unit with engagement on the largest and most complex accounts often with local policy or captive needs.

Represent Zurich in the US marketplace with customers, brokers and industry events

 
Basic Qualifications: 

Required:
• Bachelors Degree and 9 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
OR
• Bachelors Degree and 18 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
AND
• Experience in a specialized insurance line of business or segment (Cargo)

Preferred Qualifications:
• CPCU
• Established Broker partnerships in New York area.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
• Ability to effectively assess risk
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Strong presentation skills

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. 

The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $215,000.00-$352,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 25%. 

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Location(s): AM - New York

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No 

Hiring Manager Name: Jamie Nawojchik 

Recruiter Name: Bob Nelson

Job Level: 8T 

Division: SP Marine

Internal Referral Bonus: $500.00

External ​Referral Bonus: $5,000.00