Regional Underwriting Officer, South Region

Zurich North America is currently looking for a Regional Underwriting Officer (RUO), for our South Region, U.S. Middle Market Business Unit. The RUO will report to the Regional Vice President (RVP) and be located in the South Region.

The Regional Underwriting Officer is responsible for driving underwriting performance through the oversight of portfolio quality and pricing, business mix, authority delegation, underwriting quality, compliance actions and training needs within the region. This leader is a key conduit to our USMM LOB Underwriting and Industry Practices (IP) teams.

 
Responsibilities include:

• Helping to ensure that our colleagues have a keen understanding of local issues, enabling us to refine our strategies as needed in our respective markets.
• Serving as change agents to ensure local adoption of new underwriting strategies, models and practices.
• Engaging with the IP or LOB teams on referrals and directly handling referrals where appropriate.
• Ensuring we are evaluating opportunities on a holistic, multi-line basis.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 or more years of experience in the Risk Management or Underwriting or Broker or Carrier or Market Facing area within the Commercial Insurance industry
  OR
• Only current employee’s level 7 and above may apply with a High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience.
  AND
• Middle Market experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Middle Market expertise
• Ability to manage complex portfolios
• Technical knowledge of insurance operations and functions
• Strategical component of assessing/anticipating market environment
• Ability to quantify risk and experience with forecasting methods
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Coaching and mentoring experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to interact with the C-Suite
• Knowledge in risk selection & assessment
• Strong verbal and written communication 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 salary indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $175,000 - $280,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 25%. 

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

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

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 identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. 

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Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
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