Associate Underwriting Manager overseeing underwriting operations and team dynamics at Zurich. Engaging with agents and brokers to drive profitability and market presence in the primary casualty arena.
About the role
- 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Short-term incentive bonuses
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