Zurich North America is hiring an experienced Financial Institutions Underwriter-AVP in New York

As a AVP- Financial Institutions Underwriter, you will handle complex new and renewal domestic Middle Market for all Financial Institutions industry verticals and lines of coverage offered. As a member of Zurich's underwriting team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with select brokers focused in the region. With more than 125 years of experience, Zurich has a broad and varied appetite for Financial Institutions business; this role is an exciting expansion opportunity allowing for high growth potential and visibility & support.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Collaborate with regional Financial Institution underwriters, helping them to achieve yearly financial, developmental, and personal growth goals.
• Partner with Industry Practice Leadership, Middle Market Managers, Regional Underwriting Leaders, and underwriting staff across the region to provide support and develop tactics on portfolio management, influencing strategic underwriting decisions to ensure productivity, financial profitability, and underwriting goals are met.
• Handle referrals on all lines of business that are outside of field authority, with collaboration with FI IP or line of business on a per risk and portfolio management basis.
• Referral partner on Professional Services risks requiring empowerment.
• Coordinate portfolio and account-specific renewal strategies.
• Execute agency-specific marketing strategies through consistent visibility in the region, establishing myself as a lead relationship manager to agency partners.
• Collaborate with field leadership to help develop talent and coach underwriters in various areas of expertise, with a focus around building and enhancing sales and technical skills amongst the regional underwriting teams.
• Collaborate with FI underwriters in the implementation of sustainable pipelining practices in the region to drive growth over a multi-year period.
• Collaborate with international, complex casualty, financial lines, and cyber underwriters to increase product density and deepen insured relationships.
• Thought leader for new product development, trend recognition, profitable opportunity identification, and market expansion.
• Participate in industry events and associations as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing area, Accounting, Banking, or Risk Management.
  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, Market Facing area, Accounting, Banking or Risk Management.
• 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
• Advanced knowledge and practice of line/s of business
• Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
• Ability to effectively assess risk
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
• Strong presentation skills

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, Click here. 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 $150,000.00 - $205,000.00.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

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 click here 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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