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Zurich North America · 13 hours ago

Associate Underwriting Manager - Primary Casualty

Zurich North America is currently seeking an Associate Underwriting Manager – Primary Casualty to support their E&S Casualty production underwriting team. This leadership role involves maintaining and underwriting a production portfolio, demonstrating marketplace visibility, and managing a team of skilled Primary Casualty Underwriters while focusing on team culture and profitability.

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Responsibilities

Maintain and underwrite a production portfolio to stay attuned with regional market changes and desk-level challenges
Demonstrate marketplace visibility to meet with our agents and brokers
Adhere by the office requirement of 3 days per week to meet with your team to build a collaborative high-performing team
Work closely in concert with Regional Leadership to execute on the established KPIs for the territory
Manage a team of skilled Primary Casualty Underwriters
Travel as necessary to support the needs of the team and to cultivate relationships with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability

Qualification

Underwriting experienceManagement experienceAdvanced casualty knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeInsurance industry knowledgeCPCU certificationCommunication skillsRelationship buildingPresentation skillsResults oriented

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the claims or Under Support area
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate's Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
2 or more years of management experience
Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred

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
Advanced knowledge of product lines and insurance industry
Excellent skills in relationship building
Strong presentation skills
Results oriented

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families

Company

Zurich North America

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Zurich American Insurance is an international commercial property-casualty insurance provider. It is a sub-organization of Zurich Insurance Group.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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James Bracken
Chief Financial Officer
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Ann Chai
Chief Risk Officer
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