VP, Senior Underwriting Director responsible for Energy portfolio management at Zurich North America. Leading initiatives in underwriting quality, data analytics, and product innovation across a hybrid work setup.
Responsibilities
Identify, prioritize, and escalate portfolio management, technical skills, and product innovation needs.
Manage data analytics-based initiatives at a national level, working in partnership with actuaries to provide insights and subsequent tangible underwriting actions
Lead the development of the Strategic Business Directives for the BU, which requires collaboration across Line of Business Technical teams.
Spearhead SBU led efforts in underwriting quality, including file/regulatory documentation and Technical Underwriting Reviews/Audits
Work with a high level of authority on technically complex risks to support the energy underwriting community, acting as a referral underwriter within the U.S. and facilitating global referrals as required.
Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry.
Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manuals.
Requirements
Bachelors Degree and 9 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
Experience in a specialized insurance line of business or segment (Energy)
Advanced knowledge of Energy product lines, the commercial insurance and Energy industry
Strong Broker relationships
Results oriented Portfolio management, risk selection and pricing experience
Product development and underwriting strategy experience
Strong collaboration, conflict resolution and influencing skills
Technical knowledge and multi-level leadership skills
Experience building and managing cross functional teams
Strong executive presence, presentation skills, and the ability to interact across all levels of the organization
Ability to manage vision and purpose, lead the organization through innovative and creative thinking
Track record of fostering business improvement and delivering change in a complex insurance environment.
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