AVP Underwriting Director - Excess Casualty

Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: Dallas
Posted on: March 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Zurich is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Excess Casualty. We are looking for talented professionals in the South/Central region – Dallas – Addison, TX Zurich Office. While this position will be based out of the Zurich office location, you will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis. You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/market three days per week. As an Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director - Excess Casualty you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career as a member of seasoned and dynamic team. You will be underwriting new and renewal business, under limited direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on a variety of accounts. We focus strongly on our customers and are seeking someone with the ability to develop exceptional relationships and a strong market facing presence. Experience with excess casualty and umbrella lines is preferred. This role filled at either the Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position. Our Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director is responsible for: - Proactively seeking new account opportunities and managing existing renewal accounts. - Demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in underwriting excess casualty and umbrella line of business. - Completing detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities. - Contributing to the development and completion of proposals. - Qualifying accounts that meet the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity. - Making agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose. - Negotiating Terms & Conditions and closing deals. - Cross-Selling other lines of business to increase product density with the account. - Participating in Sales Team meetings as related to assigned brokers and / or territory. - Proactively engaging in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date. - Developing strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit. Executive Underwriter Basic Qualifications: - High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR - High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims, Underwriting support area OR - Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR - Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND - Knowledge of Microsoft Office - Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business - Experience with Umbrella underwriting OR Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director Basic 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 approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR - Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including and Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support Area AND - Knowledge of Microsoft Office - Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business - Experience with Umbrella underwriting Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree - CPCU - Advanced knowledge of National Account Excess Casualty product lines - Knowledge of National Account Primary Casualty and loss sensitive programs and accounts - Strong broker/customer relationships - Excellent communication skills - Excellent skills in relationship building - Strong presentation skills - Results oriented At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for this position is $103,300.00 - $223,700.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $103,300.00 - $169,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the AVP, Underwriting Director is $136,500.00 - $223,700.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033. Talent Referrals Have you spoken to your network about opportunities at Zurich? Do you know people who have the ideal profile for this exciting role? We really appreciate your efforts to recommend Zurich to your family and friends. This is a sign of trust and of your sincere belief that Zurich is an employer of choice. Zurich North America has two separate and distinct talent referral programs in the US. To be eligible to receive a referral bonus award, and to ensure your referral is considered, it is very important that you submit your referral under the appropriate talent referral program. Referral of Current Employees Only If you have a referral that is a current Zurich employee that you believe would be a great fit for this role, please click here to submit your referred colleague's information. Your colleague will receive an invitation to apply for this position and you will receive a confirmation of receipt of your referral within 1-2 business days of the submission. Referrals of External Talent Only through Refer-a-Friend Program We value the external networks of our Zurich colleagues and encourage you to share Zurich opportunities with individuals whom you believe have the potential to be a great future Zurich colleague. Please click here to learn more about referring your friends and family to Zurich. If you have a referral that you think would be a great fit for Zurich, click the "Refer Friend to a Job" action on the job posting to submit your referral. Please visit the HR Portal to review Zurich's US Talent Referral Award policy for more details on these programs. As you explore internal opportunities, don't forget to review the MakeYourMove@Zurich resource available on Channel Z under the MyGrowth tab. 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 identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Location(s): AM - Dallas, AM - Addison Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Hiring Manager Name: Michael Justin Cruz Recruiter Name: Jason Johnson Job Level: 7T Division: Large Casualty Internal Referral Bonus: $500.00 External ?Referral Bonus: $5,000.00

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