AVP, Middle Market Underwriting Manager

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd
US - Massachusetts - Boston
October 29, 2024

What can go right when you can grow your career?

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, we have over 150 years of experience, serve more than 25 industries, and insure 90% of the Fortune 500®.
Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities so you can reach your full potential and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.
With the support of people like you, we are optimistic about leading the next evolution of the insurance industry.
Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.

Do you know someone who would be a great candidate for this opening? Zurich North America has two separate and distinct talent referral programs in the US.
Please scroll to the bottom of this posting to learn more and access the links to submit your talent referral.

Zurich is looking for a talented Middle Markets Underwriting Manager ( AVP), to lead and support our production underwriting team in our Boston MA office.

Key Accountabilities

Manage market facing underwriters who proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
Identifies new growth opportunities with key distributors for areas of responsibility.
Ensure that accounts are qualified, and meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
• Along with underwriters in areas supervised, make agents/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
Oversee negotiations of Terms & Conditions and closes deals.
• Ensure cross-sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the account.
Provide continuous coaching on sales best practices.
• Mentor staff to develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.
Monitor Sales Funnel and Production Metrics of team.
• Calculate Target Price accurately by utilizing underwriting tools appropriately.
Identify market trends and coverage's exposures that may impact business results.
Work with actuarial to insure a proper rate / price structure.
Manage relationships with producers by conducting line of business, book of business, class and segment analysis to ensure profitability and growth.
Market company products and services through agency plant and brokerage community.
Support development and maintenance of agent/broker relationships to achieve profitable growth, market share, product mix, new business and account retention.
Improve customer relations, profitability and productivity by continually analyzing branch office's new business, loss ratio, expense ratio, loss frequency, agency distribution, product mix to determine it's impact on other business units.
Review agency books of business as well as profit/growth results and trends to recommend and implement action plans.

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
AND
2 or more years of management experience

Preferred

Bachelors Degree
Advanced knowledge of product lines and insurance industry
Excellent communication skills • Excellent skills in relationship building
Strong presentation skills
Results oriented

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.
S.
Code § 1033.

Talent Referrals

Have you spoken to your network about opportunities at Zurich? Do you know people who have the ideal profile for this exciting role? We really appreciate your efforts to recommend Zurich to your family and friends.
This is a sign of trust and of your sincere belief that Zurich is an employer of choice.
.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

Related Job Postings

Occupational Therapist

Encompass Health

US - MA - MA - East Springfield
October 30, 2024

Located in Worcester Occupational Therapist Career Opportunity - Per Diem (Pool) OpeningYour Calling, Close to Home and HeartPer Diem position available. • Are you in pursuit of a career that's more than a job, one that aligns with your heart and community? We believe in the power of creating...

Find Jobs Hiring Now Near You!

Get Jobilize Job Search Mobile App Now