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Head Professional Liability & Cyber - Corporate Account Segment

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Zurich North America is hiring a Head Professional Liability & Cyber - Corporate Account Segment for ourFinancial Lines Insurance Underwriting Team which handles all large publicly traded and private companies domiciled in the United Statesfor our team in New York. This is a hybrid position that will require three days per week in the office.

As a member of Zurich's Underwriting management team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting management and marketing skills. Specifically, you will manage a market facing underwriting unit, and aid in making appropriate underwriting decisions.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Managing market facing underwriting team including Underwriting managers and underwriters.

• Identifies new growth opportunities with key distributors for areas of responsibility.

• Ensure that accounts are qualified, and meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.

• Along with underwriters in areas supervised, make agents/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.

• Oversee negotiations of Terms & Conditions and closes deals.

• Ensure cross-sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the account.

• Provide continuous coaching on sales best practices, mentor staff to develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 10 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Broker, Carrier or Risk Management area within the Commercial Insurance industryOR

• Bachelors Degree with 20 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area within the Commercial Insurance industryAND

• Experience in Experience in a specialized line of business or segment

• 2 or more years of people management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree

• CPCU

• Advanced knowledge of Professional Liability & Cyber product lines and commercial insurance industry

• Strong Broker retail relationships nationally

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent skills in relationship building

• Strong presentation skillsResults oriented

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/benefits) . Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education. The salary provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. The starting salary range for this position is $200,000.00 - $260,000.00.

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ( https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq ).

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers) to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM - New York

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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