Loss Sensitive Underwriter, AVP
Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: New York City
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
pspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial,
Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackZurich is currently
looking for an experienced Loss Sensitive Casualty Underwriter to
join our Middle Market Complex Casualty Underwriting team in NYC.
We are looking for someone with established broker relationships in
the New York Metro area. This is a technical and market facing role
working with our complex/loss sensitive casualty products and is a
great opportunity to join an expanding team. /span/span/span/ppspan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:1d2d3eWhile this position will be based out of our NYC
office location, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid
basis. 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 on a regular
schedule./span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/ppspan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serifspan style=color:blackThis role will be filled at either
the Senior or AVP underwriting level. The hiring manager will
determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s
experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for
this position./span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/ppspan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serifspan style=color:blackOur Underwriters are market-facing
with objectives focused on profitable growth and superior service
to our broker partners and customers and are responsible
for:/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/pullispan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serifspan style=color:blackGenerating, underwriting, and
analyzing domestic Complex and Loss Sensitive Casualty
business/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackMarket facing and production
activities/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackComplying with underwriting rules and guidelines,
insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackDeveloping and maintaining agency and broker
relationships/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackWorking within broad limits and authorities on
complex assignments/span/span/span/li/ulpspan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
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style=color:blackSenior Loss Sensitive Underwriter /spanspan
style=color:333333Qualifications: /span/span/span/ppspan
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sans-serif /span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackspan style=color:222222High School Diploma or
Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or
Brokerage or Market Facing areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:222222High School
Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the
Claims or Underwriting Support
areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackspan style=color:222222Zurich Certified Insurance
Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of
experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing
areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackspan style=color:222222Zurich Certified Insurance
Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of
experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support
areabrAND/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackspan style=color:222222Knowledge of Microsoft
Office/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackspan style=color:222222Experience working on time
restraints for quotes on new and renewal
business/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackspan style=color:222222Experience working in a
team environment/span/span/span/span/li/ulpspan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackOR/span/span/span/ppspan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackAVP Loss Sensitive Underwriter/spanspan
style=color:222222 Qualifications:/span/span/span/ppspan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif /span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackspan style=color:222222High School Diploma or
Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or
Brokerage or Market Facing areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:222222High School
Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the
Claims or Underwriting Support
areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackspan style=color:222222Zurich Certified Insurance
Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of
experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing
areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackspan style=color:222222Zurich Certified Insurance
Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of
experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support
areabrAND/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackspan style=color:222222Experience with Microsoft
Office/span/span/span/span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/ppspan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serifspan style=color:blackPreferred Qualifications
(Senior/AVP Level):/span/span/span/ppspan
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sans-serif /span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackBachelor’s Degree /span/span/span/lilispan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serifspan style=color:blackKnowledge of Domestic Complex
Casualty Products/span/span/span/lilispan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serifspan style=color:blackAbility to effectively assess
risk/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackStrong negotiation skills/span/span/span/lilispan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serifspan style=color:blackStrong broker relationships within
the region/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackSuperior skills in relationship building, active
listening, needs analysis, and win-win
negotiation./span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan
style=color:blackPossess a high level of customer service by
meeting or exceeding broker and or customer expectations with
respect to required deadlines/span/span/span/lilispan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serifspan style=color:blackExcellent oral and written
communication skills/span/span/span/lilispan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serifspan style=color:blackStrong knowledge of underwriting
philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and
guidelines/span/span/span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/ppspan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serifAt Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a
variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific
office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In
compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and
reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information
about our Total Rewards, please click a
href=https://www.zurichna.com/careers/benefits target=_blankhere/a.
Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and
merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations
beyond the provided range to apply, as they will be considered
based on their experience, skills, and education. The salary
indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been
adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location
where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for
this position is $120,000.00- $222,000.00. The proposed salary
range for the Senior is $120,000.00 - $170,000.00, with short-term
incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP is $172,000.00-
$222,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at
20%./span/span/pp /pdiv/divp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifAs an insurance
company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033./span/span/ppspan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifA future with Zurich.
What can go right when you apply at Zurich?/span/span/ppspan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifNow 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, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience
managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North
America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty
insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products
and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25
industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of
the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our
business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career
development opportunities, and we foster an environment where
voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity,
and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next
evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter
future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we
serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package
for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive
compensation. Please click a
href=https://www.zurichna.com/careersspan
style=color:bluehere/span/a to learn more./span/span/ppspan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serif /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifZurich in North
America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/ppspan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serifZurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search
firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become
the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred
vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume
submission. /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan
style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/ppspan
style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica,
sans-serifLocation(s): AM - New York, AM - Jersey City, AM -
Hobokenspan style=display:noneimg
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style=width:15.0px;height:15.0px/spanbrSchedule: Full Timespan
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