Assistant Underwriting Manager, E&S Primary and Excess Casualty
About the position
The Assistant Underwriting Manager for Primary and Excess Casualty at Zurich Insurance Company will support the Central E&S Casualty production underwriting team. This leadership role involves managing a team of skilled underwriters, engaging with agents and brokers in the marketplace, and fostering a positive team culture. The position requires a strong technical background, staff development skills, and a focus on sales execution, with an emphasis on profitability and growth.
Responsibilities
Manage a team of Primary and Excess Casualty Underwriters.
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Engage with agents and brokers in the marketplace to cultivate relationships.
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Support the team through necessary travel to meet business needs.
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Drive growth with a focus on profitability.
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Foster an engaging team culture.
Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area.
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High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
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Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area.
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Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
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Experience with Microsoft Office.
Nice-to-haves
Bachelor's Degree
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Advanced knowledge of primary casualty and/or excess casualty lines of business.
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Ability to lead, manage and build rapport with team.
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Excellent organizational, written, oral communication and presentation skills.
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Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory guidelines.
,
Some leadership, supervisory or management experience.
,
Established Producer relationships.
,
Advanced skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating.
,
Strong presentation skills and a solutions and service orientation.
,
CPCU
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Results oriented.
Benefits
Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents.
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Ongoing career development opportunities.
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Diverse and inclusive work environment.
Apply Now
The Assistant Underwriting Manager for Primary and Excess Casualty at Zurich Insurance Company will support the Central E&S Casualty production underwriting team. This leadership role involves managing a team of skilled underwriters, engaging with agents and brokers in the marketplace, and fostering a positive team culture. The position requires a strong technical background, staff development skills, and a focus on sales execution, with an emphasis on profitability and growth.
Responsibilities
Manage a team of Primary and Excess Casualty Underwriters.
,
Engage with agents and brokers in the marketplace to cultivate relationships.
,
Support the team through necessary travel to meet business needs.
,
Drive growth with a focus on profitability.
,
Foster an engaging team culture.
Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area.
,
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
,
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area.
,
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
,
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Nice-to-haves
Bachelor's Degree
,
Advanced knowledge of primary casualty and/or excess casualty lines of business.
,
Ability to lead, manage and build rapport with team.
,
Excellent organizational, written, oral communication and presentation skills.
,
Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory guidelines.
,
Some leadership, supervisory or management experience.
,
Established Producer relationships.
,
Advanced skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating.
,
Strong presentation skills and a solutions and service orientation.
,
CPCU
,
Results oriented.
Benefits
Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents.
,
Ongoing career development opportunities.
,
Diverse and inclusive work environment.
Apply Now