AVP Management Liability Underwriter

Management Liability UnderwriterZurich is currently looking for a Management Liability Underwriter, D&O (Senior or AVP). As we are expanding, we are looking for candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Detroit, Louisiana Virtual, Minneapolis, Nashville, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, or South Carolina Virtual As a Management Liability Underwriter, you will be responsible for utilizing your sales/marketing, relationship building, and analytical skills to analyze and underwrite new and renewal business for Financial Lines Products (Directors and Officers, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, and Crime Insurance) for private, nonprofit companies. This is a market facing position and we are looking for someone with a strong sales mindset who will proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities, as well as identify growth opportunities. Building strong relationships with retail distributors (agents and brokers) and our customers in support of business retention and acquisition of new business is a key responsibility of this role. Identifying growth opportunities by determining our customer's insurance needs and providing the right solutions will also be a critical responsibility of this position.Key Accountabilities of this role: + Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations. + Develop, maintain, and collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business-related needs, as appropriate. + Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions. + Support the organization's sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers, and customers. + Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities. + Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities. + Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity. + Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose. + Mentor team members.This role will be filled at either the Senior or AVP Level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.Basic Qualifications: Management Liability Underwriter-Senior: + High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. OR + High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR + Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR + Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND + Knowledge of Microsoft Office + Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business + Experience working in a team environment OR Management Liability Underwriter-AVP + 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 Underwriting 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 OR + Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND + Experience with Microsoft OfficePreferred Qualifications: + Bachelor's Degree + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Strong relationship building skillsAt 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 visit our website. The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00 - $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Senior is $98,500.00 - $165,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the AVP is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please visit our website 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.