AVP, Underwriting Manager - Zurich E&S Casualty (Regional)

Zurich E&S is currently looking for a Regional Underwriting Manager for our E&S Casualty team. E&S Casualty is a new team that combines the Zurich E&S Excess Casualty team with the new Zurich E&S Primary Casualty team. This E&S Casualty Manager position will be responsible for developing, coaching, and managing a high-performing regional team of both Primary and Excess Casualty 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 attune with regional market changes and desk-level challenges.

The E&S Casualty Regional Manager position will be expected to travel as necessary to support the needs of the team and to cultivate key broker relationships within the specified regions (25%). The position is a critical role in driving a diversified, dynamic and engaging team culture. This position also requires strong technical acumen in underwriting casualty 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. 

 
This position will be based out of our Scottsdale, AZ location. You will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents.

 
AVP Level Basic Qualifications:

• 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 Under 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.
  AND
• 2 or more years of management experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong underwriting acumen and expertise in the E&S Primary Casualty 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

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.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

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 - Scottsdale
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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