Market Facing Underwriting Manager (AVP)

Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: Astoria
Posted on: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

pspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifWhat can go right when you can grow your career?/span/span/pp /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, 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./span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifbDo 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./b/span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifZurich Middle Markets has delivered double-digit growth over the last four consecutive years, and we strive to exceed that growth in the years ahead! We’ve been dedicated to assembling a team of dedicated Middle Market leaders and underwriters who understand this space very deeply and who grasp the unique challenges of the various industry segments and the individual customers we serve./span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackZurich is currently looking for a Market Facing Underwriting Manager (Level I or Level II) to support our production underwriting team. This hybrid position will be based out of our Long Island office and is a unique leadership opportunity. In this role you will manage a small team of underwriters while also being an individual contributor with your own select book of business. This position requires you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and to be in the office two days per week to lead team collaboration days./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-serif /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifuspan style=color:1d2d3eResponsibilities:/span/u/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:black /span/span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:1d2d3eProvide coaching and mentoring to a team of underwriters/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackspan style=color:1d2d3eManage underwriting and rate strategies to promote profitable growth/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackManage relationships with key internal stakeholders in order to identify opportunities for service improvement to ensure commercial viability and customer satisfaction./span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackUnderwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels./span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackDevelop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents and brokers) in support of business retention and new business and work with customers and distributors (agents amp; brokers) to determine their insurance-related needs and provide solutions./span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackSupport the organizations sales culture by being a trusted advisor for agents, brokers, and customers./span/span/span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif /span/span/pp class=MsoNoSpacingspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackThis role will be filled at either as a Level I or II. 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/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:32363aBasic Qualifications:/spanbr /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackLevel I/spanspan style=color:32363a:/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:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=color:blackOR/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=color:blackOR/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=color:blackOR/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=color:blackAND/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackExperience with Microsoft Office/span/span/span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:32363aOR /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:blackLevel II/spanspan style=color:32363a:/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:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. /spanbrspan style=color:blackOR /span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area /spanbrspan style=color:blackOR /span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area /spanbrspan style=color:blackAND /span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:black2 or more years of management experience/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:32363aPreferred Qualifications:br /span/span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackBachelors Degree/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackAdvanced knowledge of line/s of business/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackAbility to manage and build rapport with team/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackExcellent organizational, written, oral communication and presentation skills/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackAdvanced knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory guidelines/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:black6 months or more of supervisory or management experience/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackEstablished Producer relationships/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackAdvanced skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackStrong presentation skills and a solutions and service orientation/span /span/span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackCompensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, Click aspan style=color:bluehere/span/a. Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases. bCandidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education. /bThe salary provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.b /b/spanspan style=color:242424The combined salary range for this position is /spanspan style=color:black$136,000.00 - $222,000.00. /spanspan style=color:242424The starting salary range for Level II is /spanspan style=color:black$136,000.00 - $181,000.00 /spanspan style=color:242424and for Level III is /spanspan style=color:black$172,000.00 - $222,000.00./span/span/span/pp /pdiv/divp /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-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 - Long Islandspan style=display:noneimg style=width:15.0px;height:15.0px/spanbrRemote Working: Hybridspan style=display:noneimg style=width:15.0px;height:15.0px/spanbrSchedule: Full Timespan style=display:noneimg style=width:15.0px;height:15.0px/spanbrEmployment Sponsorship Offered: Nospan style=display:noneimg style=width:15.0px;height:15.0px/span br brspan style=color:whiteLinkedin Recruiter Tag: LI-NK1 LI-DIRECTOR LI-HYBRIDspan style=display:noneimg style=width:15.0px;height:15.0px/span /span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:11.0ptspanspan style=font-family:Aptos, sans-serif /span/span/span/pp /pp /p

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