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Posted 3 weeks ago
Executive Underwriter/AVP, Underwriting Director - E&S Financial Lines
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
📍 New York
RemoteHybridFull-time
Job description
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced Underwriter to join our Wholesale Financial Institution team! This position is dedicated to the wholesale broker channel and presents a great opportunity to join our Financial Institution team in either Chicago or New York City! </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">In this role, you will underwrite and perform financial analysis across financial institution risks. The position will have technical, transactional and market facing responsibilities; and it will also make contributions in the areas of product/proposition development, marketing, fulfillment, and portfolio management. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Responsibilities include:</span></p><p> </p><ul type="disc"><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Generating, underwriting, and analyzing financial institution new and renewal policies.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Market facing and production with wholesale brokers.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Managing a portfolio of accounts and developing a pipeline of business.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Collaborating and cross selling with other stakeholders and lines of business within Zurich.</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director 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.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Executive Underwriter:</span></p><p> </p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area or Accounting, Banking, Risk Management.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">OR</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">OR</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area or <span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Accounting, Banking, Risk Management.</span></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">OR</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">AND</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of Microsoft Office</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience working in a team environment</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">OR</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">AVP, Underwriting Director</span>:</span></p><p> </p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting, Banking.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">OR</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">OR</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Accounting, Banking, Risk Management. </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">OR</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">AND</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience with Microsoft Office</span></li></ul><p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Preferred Qualifications:</span></p><p> </p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Bachelors Degree</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong verbal and written communication skills</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Microsoft Office experience</span></li></ul><div></div><div> </div><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Your 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><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. </span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The combined salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $215,000.00. </span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $100,000.00 - $165,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%. </span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The proposed salary range for the AVP, Underwriting Director is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 40%.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards <a style="color:black" title="" href="https://www.zurichna.com/careers/benefits" target="_self">here</a>.]</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Why Zurich?</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. 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></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Zurich 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. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Please note:</strong> Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Location(s): AM - New York, AM - Chicago</span><br><span style="color:black">Remote Working: Hybrid</span><br><span style="color:black">Schedule: Full Time</span><br><span style="color:black">Employment Sponsorship Offered: No </span><br> <br><span style="color:#ffffff">Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-KJ1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID </span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p>