AVP, Underwriting Director- Primary Casualty

Zurich is hiring an experienced AVP, Primary Casualty Underwriter to join our quickly growing and dynamic Energy Casualty team Underwriting at Zurich offers a rewarding and empowered environment that allows underwriters to exercise both quantitative & qualitative reasoning skill sets, in addition to exposure to a wide range of experiences, allowing the underwriter to build a rewarding & diverse career journey. As a member of the Energy Casualty team, the AVP Underwriter will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply & hone underwriting, marketing and leadership skills while leveraging relationships with our key distribution partners. In this role, you will market, analyze, and underwrite primary casualty risks. This includes soliciting and underwriting new and renewal business to drive profitable growth. In addition, and under minimal direction, you will utilize The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework as a subject matter expert and ensure a high-level service to customers. As an AVP, you will serve as a leader and mentor to the team offering technical guidance on critical coverage issues, program structure customization, and pricing methodologies. Zurich Energy is a leading provider of insurance solutions in the Energy industry and has supported Energy clients for over 30 years. By providing a broad array of products and services, we work with our customers to support their key business goals, while assisting to reduce their overall cost of risk. Our team of experienced underwriting specialists strive to provide solutions to address today’s challenges and collaborate with clients to address emerging risks. The team is primarily based out of Houston, but we are open to qualified talent across the country. A requirement of this position includes travel (15-20% travel commitment) comprised of targeted marketing, business development, and client engagement events. Responsibilities Market facing and production, including onsite client stewardship and broker visits Management and development of robust new business and cross-sell pipeline Serve as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end to end solution for their insurance needs Deliver a disciplined & thorough approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, pricing, and documentation Use risk insights, data and models to drive informed underwriting decisions at point of sale Develop & define program structure recommendations, including G. Cost & Loss Sensitive solutions, based on risk characteristics Prepare and present comprehensive referrals, as necessary Working independently, negotiate and deliver successful outcomes to the agent/broker Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations Work within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments Manage key portfolio indicators within assigned territory, including Gross Written Premium, Retention, Rate, & Profitability Opportunity to mentor & coach early-career team members Visibility at industry events and contributions supporting long term strategy development and vision Basic Qualifications 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 Proficiency of Microsoft Office Competence working within time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business Experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Energy Casualty, or Casualty-driven underwriting experience, including Guaranteed Cost & Loss Sensitive Existing network and familiarity within the Energy Casualty brokerage & client community Strong verbal and written communication skills Sales execution mindset Creative problem-solving skills Microsoft Office experience Compensation 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 compensation 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 $130,000.00 - $213,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Location(s): AM - Houston Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No #J-18808-Ljbffr