Underwriting Director - National Account Excess Casualty

Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: New York City
Posted on: March 4, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Zurich is seeking an experienced Underwriting Director - National Account Excess Casualty. While this position will be based out of Zurich 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 and be in the office/market three days per week. As an Underwriting Director - National Account Excess Casualty you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career as a member of seasoned and dynamic team. You will be underwriting National Account new and renewal business, under limited direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on highly complex accounts. We focus strongly on our customers and are seeking someone with the ability to develop exceptional relationships and a strong market facing presence. Experience with National Account excess casualty and umbrella lines is preferred. Our National Account Excess Casualty Underwriter is responsible for: - Proactively seeking renewal and new account opportunities. - Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting National Account business. - Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities. - Contributing to the development and completion of proposals. Provide technical guidance, assistance, and training to lower-level underwriters. - Qualifying accounts that meet the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity. - Making agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose. - Negotiating Terms & Conditions and closing deals. - Cross-Selling other lines of business to increase product density with the account. - Participating in Sales Team meetings as related to assigned brokers and / or territory. - Proactively engaging in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date. - Developing strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit. Underwriting Director 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 approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR - Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including and Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support Area AND - Knowledge of Microsoft Office - Experience working in a team environment - Experience with Umbrella underwriting Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree - CPCU - Advanced knowledge of National Account Excess Casualty product lines - Knowledge of National Account Primary Casualty and loss sensitive programs and accounts - Strong broker/customer relationships - Excellent communication skills - Excellent skills in relationship building - Strong presentation skills - Results oriented Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The proposed Salary range for this position is $165,700.00 - $271,300.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.] Why Zurich? At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25 industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®. Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers. Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033. Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal. Location(s): AM - New York Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: LI-KJ1 LI-HYBRID LI-HYBRID

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