AVP, Middle Markets Underwriting Manager

3 weeks ago


Independence, Ohio, United States Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. Full time
Job Title: Middle Markets Underwriting Manager

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. is seeking a seasoned professional to lead our Great Lakes production underwriting team as a Middle Markets Underwriting Manager. This role will be based out of our Independence, OH office, with flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. As a key member of our Middle Markets team, you will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents.

About the Role:

  • Manage a team of skilled Property & Casualty production Underwriters and Underwriting Managers
  • Travel as necessary to support the needs of the team and cultivate key broker relationships within the Great Lakes region
  • Drive an engaging team culture and foster a sales execution mindset

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set and achieve business objectives, including revenue growth and customer satisfaction
  • Develop and implement underwriting strategies to drive business results
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions for customers
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and customers

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area
  • OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in Claims or Under Support area
  • OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area
  • AND 2 or more years of management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • CPCU
  • Advance knowledge of product lines and insurance industry
  • Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
  • Excellent skills in relationship building
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Results-oriented
  • Strategic planning and execution experience
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Experience managing complex portfolios
  • Technical knowledge of insurance industry operations and processes
  • Knowledge in risk selection and strategical components of anticipating the market environment

About Zurich:

Zurich is a leading global insurance company with over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package and competitive compensation. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

We Value Diversity:

Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.



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