About this role

Underwriting new and renewal business under limited direction
Proactively seeking new account opportunities and managing existing renewal accounts
Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting excess casualty lines of business
Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities
Contributing to the development and completion of proposals
Qualifying accounts balancing sound business opportunity
Making agent/broker/customer calls with a planned purpose
Negotiating Terms & Conditions and closing deals
Cross-Selling other lines of business to increase product density
Participating in Sales Team meetings related to assigned brokers/territory
Engaging in target account process managing opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date
Developing strong broker and client networks related to industries underwritten

High School Diploma or Equivalent with 7+ years in Underwriting/Market Facing area OR 14+ years in Claims/Underwriting Support area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with Associate Degree and 5+ years in Underwriting/Market Facing area OR 12+ years in Claims/Underwriting Support area OR Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years in Underwriting/Market Facing area OR 18+ years in Claims/Underwriting Support area
Experience in Excess & Surplus Property Underwriting Preferred

AVP, Underwriting Director – Senior Underwriting Director

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