Senior Construction Casualty Underwriter-Team Lead (Sr Level III OR AVP Level IV)

Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Zurich is seeking an experienced Construction Casualty Underwriter-Team Lead, (Sr. Level III or AVP Level IV) to join our Specialties Construction Casualty team in Atlanta or Charlotte. We may, at the sole discretion of the hiring manager be open to hiring talent remotely.

This role will be filled at either the Senior Construction Casualty Underwriter (Level III) or AVP, Construction Casualty Underwriter (Leve IV) . 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.

As Construction Casualty Underwriter-Team Lead Sr. Level III or AVP Level IV you will have a chance to use your marketing and analytical skills. Specifically, you will analyze and underwrite new and renewal business, under general direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of higher technical complexity ensuring a high level service to customers. This is a market facing position thus we are seeking someone with a strong sales execution mindset and knowledge of construction Casualty policies.

Some of the key accountabilities of this role include:

• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
• Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives and other business related needs, as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
• Support the organization's sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers.
• Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
• Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
• Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
• Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
  Basic Qualifications, Senior Level III:
  • 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 or 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 working in a team environment OR
    
    Basic Qualifications, AVP Level IV:
    • 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
      Preferred Qualifications:
      • Bachelors Degree
      • Technical knowledge of commercial Construction Casualty Underwriting
      • Established broker relationships in Southeast market
      • Sales execution mindset
      • Creative problem solving skills
      • Strong verbal and written communication skills
        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 $120,000.00- $222,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Senior is $120,000.00 - $170,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP is $172,000.00- $222,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
        
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        Location(s): AM - Atlanta, AM - Charlotte
        Remote Working: Hybrid
        Schedule: Full Time
        Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
        
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