Assistant Underwriting Manager, E&S Primary and Excess Casualty

About the position

The Assistant Underwriting Manager for Primary and Excess Casualty at Zurich Insurance Company will support the Central E&S Casualty production underwriting team. This leadership role involves managing a team of skilled underwriters, engaging with agents and brokers in the marketplace, and fostering a positive team culture. The position requires a strong technical background, staff development skills, and a focus on sales execution, with an emphasis on profitability and growth.

Responsibilities
• Manage a team of Primary and Excess Casualty Underwriters.
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• Engage with agents and brokers in the marketplace to cultivate relationships.
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• Support the team through necessary travel to meet business needs.
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• Drive growth with a focus on profitability.
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• Foster an engaging team culture.

Requirements
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area.
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• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
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• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area.
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• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
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• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves
• Bachelor's Degree
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• Advanced knowledge of primary casualty and/or excess casualty lines of business.
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• Ability to lead, manage and build rapport with team.
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• Excellent organizational, written, oral communication and presentation skills.
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• Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory guidelines.
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• Some leadership, supervisory or management experience.
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• Established Producer relationships.
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• Advanced skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating.
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• Strong presentation skills and a solutions and service orientation.
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• CPCU
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• Results oriented.

Benefits
• Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents.
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• Ongoing career development opportunities.
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• Diverse and inclusive work environment.

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