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AVP, Underwriting Manager - Multinational (Regional)

Zurich is currently hiring an AVP, Underwriting Manager- Multinational (Regional) to lead our International Team of Large Casualty Underwriters in the West region. We are open to hiring in Los Angeles, San Diego or San Francisco. This is a hybrid opportunity between work‑from‑home and in‑office time. You will be expected to travel as necessary to support the needs of the team and to cultivate key broker relationships within the region (20%). This is a critical role in driving and engaging team culture.

Our motto: One Carrier, One Solution. We sell International and Domestic business together to provide a holistic solution to multinational customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage market‑facing underwriters who proactively seek new and renewal account opportunities.
• Identify new growth opportunities with key distributors for areas of responsibility.
• Ensure cross‑sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the account.
• Provide continuous coaching.
• Mentor staff to develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by the international team.
• Identify market trends and coverages' exposures that may impact business results. Work with actuarial to insure a proper rate/price structure.
• Manage relationships with producers by conducting line of business, book of business, class and segment analysis to ensure profitability and growth.
• Review agency books of business as well as profit/growth results and trends to recommend and implement action plans.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market‑Facing area.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market‑Facing area AND 2 or more years of management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong underwriting acumen of foreign property and casualty.
• Retail Broker relationships.
• CPCU.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent skills in relationship building.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Results oriented.

Compensation

Nationwide market range: $130,000.00 – $215,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

Location

Los Angeles, San Diego, or San Francisco, California. Hybrid (work‑from‑home and in‑office).

Benefits

Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents. For more information about Total Rewards, please click here.

EEO Statement

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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