AVP, Construction Casualty Underwriter

Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: Dallas
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Zurich North America is seeking an experienced AVP, Construction Casualty Underwriter to join our growing National Accounts team in Dallas. -This is a market facing position and requires approximately 25% travel.
As a Construction Casualty Underwriter at Zurich, you will focus on our customer's experience by understanding their risks and offering the best end to end solutions for their insurance needs. You will be an innovative advisor handling complex new and renewal Construction Casualty business with a focus on establishing and cultivating relationships with Brokers. This position will be within the environmental contractor/consultant portfolio of Zurich Construction. You will be underwriting primary casualty, excess, and contractor's pollution/professional liability.This is an exciting time to join Construction Casualty at Zurich!Our Construction Casualty Underwriter is responsible for:

• Marketing Zurichs Construction products and services
• Managing a portfolio of Construction Casualty business by managing the selection/denial of new and/or renewal business
• Using risk insights, data and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale
• Identifying gaps involves and aligning Zurich's products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs
• Developing solutions to achieve Zurich's underwriting strategy, while addressing customer needs
• Representing Zurich at external company functions, industry conferences, and marketing meetings
• Working closely with other Zurich teams including risk management, operations, and finance
  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
• Experience with Microsoft OfficePreferred Qualifications:
  
• Bachelors Degree
• Technical knowledge of commercial Construction Casualty Underwriting including Builder's Risk
• Established broker relationships (Retail, select brokers) in Southern Region
• Sales execution mindset
• Creative problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skillsAs a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to our COVID-related health and safety protocols (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq), including, without limitation, a requirement that employees attest as to their vaccination status with a YES/NO, and upload proof of vaccination status, or a negative COVID test result when applicable, to a third-party vendor. These protocols are continuously re-evaluated and the requirements may change at any time.
  
  A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500 -. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click -here -to learn more.
  
  As a global company, 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. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich does 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. EOE disability/vet -
  
  Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.Location(s): AM - Dallas, AM - MaitlandRemote Working: HybridSchedule: Full Time

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