Executive Middle Market Commercial Underwriter – Commercial Insurance

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. seeks an Executive Underwriter / AVP Underwriting Director to lead middle market underwriting for complex commercial accounts. In this role, you will analyze risks, structure coverage, and price multiline programs while managing a profitable portfolio across diverse industries. You will develop and maintain broker and client relationships, provide underwriting guidance to junior staff, and apply data-driven insights to support growth and profitability. Zurich offers a collaborative, inclusive culture with strong development opportunities and exposure to global risk and sustainability initiatives. Lead underwriting of middle market commercial accounts across multiple lines of business Evaluate complex risks, analyze financials, and determine appropriate pricing and terms Structure coverage solutions aligned with customer needs and Zurich’s risk appetite Manage a profitable underwriting portfolio, monitoring performance and adjusting strategy Develop and sustain strong relationships with brokers and key commercial clients Provide underwriting guidance, mentoring, and technical support to junior underwriters Collaborate with actuarial, claims, and risk engineering to inform underwriting decisions Ensure adherence to underwriting authorities, guidelines, and regulatory requirements Contribute to growth strategies, including product, segment, and territory initiatives Leverage data and analytics to drive underwriting decisions and portfolio optimization Middle market commercial underwriting Risk assessment & pricing Portfolio management Financial statement analysis Coverage structuring Broker & client relationship management Regulatory & compliance knowledge Data-driven decision making Negotiation Insurance policy wording & documentation Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k CPCU AU ARM State Property & Casualty license