Executive Underwriter OR AVP Underwriting Director-Workers Compensation
3 days ago
Overland Park
pspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackWe are seeking a market-facing Underwriter. This position can be filled at two different levels, Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriting Director, to build and manage a specialized Workers Compensation portfolio within the franchised auto dealer segment. This role combines production underwriting with subject matter leadership, partnering closely with sales while driving disciplined risk selection, pricing, and profitable growth. The position is well-suited for a self-starter who operates with strong ownership and autonomy—able to identify opportunities, shape direction, and elevate team capability through training and support in Workers Compensation. Over time, the role will expand to a broader underwriting focus across Property amp; Casualty, supporting integrated account management and overall portfolio performance. This position will need to have Strong Workers Compensation expertise./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackIn this role you will be responsible for:/span/pp /pulli style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackMonitor and review work undertaken across a number of small to medium scale projects or a large complex project in order to ensure appropriate use of resources and adherence to schedules./span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackProvide advisory services to colleagues on a daily basis, measuring exposure and analyzing risk in order to provide appropriate coverage that meets the organization´s risk and compliance processes./span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackResearch primary data sources, select relevant information, analyze key themes and trends and make recommendations to support operational decision-making such as which coverage to provide./span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackResearch best practice and provide consultancy to support senior management in developing and improving processes and systems relevant to underwriting./span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackAssess complex customer cases, evaluate their unique needs and apply technical techniques and know-how to recommend a solution./span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackBuild relationships with customers by handling a range of queries and provide advice with the development of an account to create additional value for the organization and customers./span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackApply rating tools and methodologies to own work area to deliver to customers and offer suggestions for improvements./span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackThis role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriter 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./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackBasic Qualifications:/span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackExecutive Underwriter:/span/pp /pul type=discli style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area./spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackOR/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackOR/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackOR/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackAND/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackKnowledge of Microsoft Office/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackExperience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackExperience working in a team environment/span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black OR/span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackAVP Underwriter:/span/pp /pul type=discli style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing area, Accounting, Banking, or Risk Management./spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackOR/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackOR/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackZurich 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./spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackOR/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackAND/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackExperience with Microsoft Office/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackExperience working in a team environment/spanbrbr/li/ulpspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackPreferred Qualifications:/span/pp /pulli style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackBachelor’s degree/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackStrong verbal and written communication skills/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackMicrosoft Office experience/span/lili style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:blackStrong Workers Compensation expertise; experience underwriting franchised auto dealers./span/li/uldiv/divp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptYour pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The combined salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $100,000.00 - $165,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the AVP Underwriting Director is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%./span/pdiv /divpspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptWe offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards a title= href=https://www.zurichna.com/careers/benefits target=_selfhere/a.]/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptstrong /strong/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptstrongWhy Zurich?/strong/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptAt Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptJoin us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033./span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptstrong /strong/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptstrongPlease note:/strong Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal./span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifLocation(s): AM - Overland ParkbrRemote Working: HybridbrSchedule: Full TimebrEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No br brspan style=color:#ffffffLinkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-RA1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID /span/span/pp /pp /p