Underwriting Manager-AVP
About the position Zurich is currently looking for an Associate Middle Markets Underwriting Manager to support our production underwriting team! We are looking for talent to work out of our New York office. While this position will be based out of our New York office, you will have the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely. 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 one day a week for a team collaboration day. Middle Markets is a key business segment within Zurich and we are focused on attracting top customer advocates who possess a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills and solution focused problem-solving abilities. Our industry focus includes (not limited to) Financial Institutions, General Industries, Manufacturing, Technology, and Real Estate. Zurich Middle Markets offers end to end solutions for our customers inclusive of international programs. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich! Responsibilities • Provide coaching and mentoring to a team of underwriters • Manage underwriting and rate strategies to promote profitable growth • Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders in order to identify opportunities for service improvement to ensure commercial viability and customer satisfaction • Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels • Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents and brokers) in support of business retention and new business and work with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance-related needs and provide solutions • Support the organization's sales culture by being a trusted advisor for agents, brokers, and customers Requirements • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area • OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area • OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area • OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area • AND Experience with Microsoft Office • OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area for AVP level • OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area for AVP level • OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area for AVP level • AND 2 or more years of management experience for AVP level Nice-to-haves • Bachelors Degree • Advanced knowledge of line/s of business • Ability to manage and build rapport with team • Excellent organizational, written, oral communication and presentation skills • Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory guidelines • 6 months or more of supervisory or management experience • Established Producer relationships • Advanced skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating • Strong presentation skills and a solutions and service orientation • CPCU • Advanced knowledge of product lines and insurance industry • Excellent skills in relationship building • Strong presentation skills • Results oriented Benefits • Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents • Competitive compensation • Short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases Apply tot his job