VP, Head of Construction Product Strategy

Zurich North America is hiring a VP, Head of Construction Product Strategy to join our Specialties Construction team. We are open to hiring at any Zurich office location or remotely with the understanding that there will be approximately 25% travel for this position. 

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for the development and implementation of underwriting solutions (e.g. product development) for a portfolio, line of business, or product line by identifying opportunities based upon the latest product line and industry trends.

Additional responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Product, underwriting, actuarial, legal, and Technical underwriting officers to ensure products meet market needs and regulatory requirements.
• Develop a consistent coverage philosophy for the Business Units and Underwriters for a portfolio, line of business, or product line
• Enhance existing technical underwriting guidelines and Best Practices within the Business Unit
• Develop solutions to emerging issues and identify incremental opportunities for growth or change in coverage positions
• Drive underwriting strategy and product development by incorporating lessons learned from competitor forms and approaches to coverage in new products
• Lead new product development (e.g. creating a single new coverage from scratch) by managing form and endorsement reviews with Corporate Law and Claims Legal

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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
  AND
• Knowledge of Construction product lines and insurance industry

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• CPCU or CRIS
• Advanced knowledge of Construction product lines, the commercial insurance and Construction/Engineering industry
• Letter of authority and ability to make underwriting decisions within established guidelines
• Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Excels at building strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues and clients
• Strong presentation skills
• Results oriented

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. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $175,200.00 - $287,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 25%.

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 - Connecticut Virtual Office, AM - Remote Work (US)
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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