Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. seeks an Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director to lead complex commercial insurance underwriting within our Insurance department. In this role, you will drive risk selection, pricing, and portfolio strategies that minimize financial risk while ensuring regulatory compliance. You will analyze complex exposures, guide underwriting decisions, and collaborate with brokers and clients to craft tailored solutions. At Zurich, you'll join an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, fosters innovation and sustainability, and offers a long-term career path in global risk management and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting of complex commercial P&C accounts, setting risk selection and pricing strategy
• Develop and execute portfolio and risk management strategies aligned with Zurich guidelines
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal underwriting standards
• Analyze financials, exposures, and loss trends to drive profitable growth
• Collaborate with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders to structure tailored insurance solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to underwriters and junior team members
• Contribute to innovation, sustainability, and risk management initiatives across the business
• Support governance, audit, and quality assurance activities for the underwriting portfolio

Required Skills

• Commercial P&C underwriting
• Risk assessment and modeling
• Financial statement analysis
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge
• Portfolio management
• Pricing and rating tools
• Reinsurance concepts
• Contract and policy wording review
• Data analytics and reporting
• Client and broker relationship management