Management Liability Underwriter-Public (Senior or AVP)

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Management Liability Underwriter-Public (Senior or AVP)

Invest in your career with an industry you can bank on…Insurance! We are currently looking for an experienced Management Liability Underwriter for Public Companies to work out of our Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Denver offices. Your bright ideas and determination will help us drive positive impact with our customers, communities, and each other. Our global footprint and 148 years of experience enable you to develop your skills and put your problem-solving expertise to use while having the opportunity to work with a wide range of Fortune 500 companies.

To bring leading talent into the organization and foster a culture of innovation and excellence, we encourage professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and industries to apply and:

• Join a global company that gives you empowerment over your own activities and decisions.
• Use your financial/credit/accounting acumen along with your analytical and customer focus to support our team.
• Have the autonomy and freedom to be successful in your career.
• Experience a customized training program dedicated to those new joiners outside of the insurance industry.

Our Management Liability Underwriters for Public companies are responsible for:

• Generating, underwriting, and analyzing Management Liability Risk business for Public Companies.
• Market facing and production activities.
• Complying with underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manual rules.
• Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships.
• Working within broad limits and authorities on complex assignments.
• Managing the West Region's Public Company D&O portfolio.

This role will be filled at either the Senior Level or AVP 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.

Basic Qualifications:

Senior-Management Liability Underwriter Public Company:

• 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.
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
  AND
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

OR

AVP-Management Liability Underwriter Public Company:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Brokerage, Market Facing area, Accounting, Banking, Risk Management.
  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, Market Facing area, Accounting, Banking or Risk Management.
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
  AND
• Knowledge of lines of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Technical knowledge of D&O, EPL, Fiduciary Liability, Crime and Transactional lines of coverage.
• Experience working with large international companies that are publicly traded.
• Established broker relationships across California and other Western states.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation 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. The combined salary range for this position is $115,000.00 - $205,000.00. The starting salary range for the Senior-Management Liability Underwriter Public Company is $115,000.00 - $165,000.00 and for the AVP-Management Liability Underwriter Public Company is $150,000.00 - $205,000.00.

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. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation.

Zurich 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.