Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriting Director - ...

div id=jobreq_print_containerdiv id=headerContentpspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich is currently looking to hire an AVP, Underwriting Director – Zurich ES to join our ES Property team! We are open to candidates working out of one of the following locations: Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, or New York City, NY. While this position will be based out of one of these locations, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/market three days per week./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptThe ES Property Underwriter will analyze and underwrite new and renewal business, regularly interacting and facing the market, under limited supervision, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of moderate technical complexity ensuring a high-level service to customers. In this role you will be working with national wholesalers to drive growth with a focus on profitability. Given these responsibilities, we are seeking candidates that have Property Underwriting experience./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptResponsibilities include:/span/pp /pul style=list-style-type:disc type=discli style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptServing as a customer industry 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./span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptUsing a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptUsing risk insights, data, and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptMarket facing and production within the ES Standard Property group /span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptAdministering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptWorking within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments/span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptAVP, Underwriting Director – Zurich ES Required Qualifications:/span/pp /pul style=list-style-type:disc type=discli style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptOR/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptOR/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptOR/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptPreferred Qualifications:/span/pp /pul style=list-style-type:disc type=discli style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptBachelor’s Degree/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt7 or more years of experience in ES Property Underwriting or Underwriting Support/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptStrong negotiation skills and wholesale broker relationships nationwide/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptStrong verbal and written communication skills/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptMicrosoft Office skills/span/li/ul/divdiv id=footerContentp /p/div/divdiv/divp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptYour pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us./span/pp /pdivpspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptThe pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with Global Specialties incentive bonus eligibility set at 40%./span/p/divpspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptbrbrWe offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. 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Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptJoin us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. 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Created: 2026-04-03