AVP, Underwriting Director - Large Casualty

AVP, Underwriting Director - Large Casualty 136375 Zurich is looking for an experienced Large Casualty Underwriter to join our National Account Team as an AVP Underwriting Director. We are open to this role being in one of the following office locations in the West region: San Francisco, Los Angeles or Denver. This role will assist in the achievement of profitable production growth and strong renewal retention of our Large Casualty business through evaluating, pricing and negotiating highly complex large-scale commercial insurance risks and cultivating broker and client relations. This is a highly technical and market-facing position. Experience with Casualty lines of business is needed for this role. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills. Specifically, you will underwrite and analyze new and renewal business utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels. Our Underwriters are market-facing with objectives focused on profitable growth and superior service to our broker partners and customers. Our motto: One Carrier, One Solution, we are selling Domestic Casualty business together with Umbrella, Property, Financial Lines, Cyber and International to provide a holistic solution to large, complex customers. AVP, Underwriting Director – Large Casualty is responsible for: Underwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business Market facing and production within theLargeCasualty, National Accountsdivision Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules Developing and maintaining broker relationships in theSan Francisco/Northern CA region Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments AVP, Underwriting Director Required 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 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

Experience in Large Casualty underwriting Strong verbal and written communication skills 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 pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, 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 .] 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.