Executive Underwriter OR AVP Underwriting Director

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. seeks an Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriting Director to lead complex commercial underwriting within our Insurance department. You will own portfolio strategy, assess and price sophisticated risks, ensure regulatory and underwriting compliance, and partner with brokers, actuaries, and risk engineers to craft tailored solutions. In Zurich’s inclusive, innovation-driven culture, you will mentor underwriters, champion sustainable risk management practices, and shape strategies that minimize financial risk for customers and the organization. Lead underwriting of complex commercial accounts to drive profitable growth Develop and implement risk selection, pricing, and portfolio strategies Ensure compliance with underwriting authority, guidelines, and regulations Collaborate with brokers, risk engineers, and actuaries on deal structuring Analyze financials and exposure data to set terms and conditions Guide and mentor underwriters; contribute to talent development Engage with clients to understand risk needs and propose solutions Monitor portfolio performance and adjust appetite as needed Support innovation, sustainability, and inclusive culture initiatives Contribute to enterprise risk management and governance frameworks Commercial P&C underwriting Risk assessment and modeling Financial statement analysis Regulatory and compliance knowledge Portfolio management Pricing and rating tools Reinsurance structures Data analytics/Excel Insurance policy drafting/coverage analysis Team leadership and mentoring Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k CPCU ARM AU Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter Associate in Risk Management State P&C insurance license