Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director - Wrap Ups

Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

p style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director – Wrap Ups to join our Global Specialties Underwriting team in Chicago. We are also open to hiring talent at any Zurich Midwest regional office location. We may, at the sole discretion of the Hiring Manager, be open to hiring remote talent located in the Midwest US./span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptAs an Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director – Wrap Ups you will manage complex new and renewal domestic Wrap Up accounts and serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the team. As a member of Zurichs 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 Midwest US./span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif /pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:blackThis role will be filled at either the /spanspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:blackExecutive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director – Wrap Ups/spanspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black. 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/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifbrbrspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptIn this role, you will: /span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif /pulli style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptAdminister and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptDevelop, maintain amp; collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business-related needs, as appropriate./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptMay provide guidance to lower-level associates./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptDevelop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents amp; brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents amp; brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptSupports the sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptProactively seek renewal and new account opportunities./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptComplete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptQualify accounts to meet with the organizations appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptMake broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose./span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.25in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif /pp style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0ptBasic Qualifications: Executive Underwriter, Wrap Ups/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.25in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif /pulli style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0ptHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR /span/lili style=color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrOR/span/lili style=color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR/span/lili style=color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area brAND/span/lili style=color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptKnowledge of Microsoft Office/span/lili style=color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptExperience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/lili style=color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptExperience working in a team environment/span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptOR/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif /pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptBasic Qualifications, AVP, Underwriting Director, Wrap Ups: /span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif /pulli style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabr/spanspan style=font-size:12.0ptOR /span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabr/spanspan style=font-size:12.0ptOR/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabr/spanspan style=font-size:12.0ptOR /span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabr/spanspan style=font-size:12.0ptAND/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptExperience with Microsoft Office/span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptbrPreferred Qualifications:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif /pulli style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptBachelor’s Degree /span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptTechnical knowledge of Construction Wrap Ups/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptEstablished broker relationships (retail brokers). /span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptSales execution mindset/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0ptCreative problem-solving skills/span/lili style=line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serifspan style=font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptStrong verbal and written communication skills/span/li/uldiv/divp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifYour 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 pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. span style=line-height:115%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 Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%. The proposed salary range for the AVP, Underwriter Director is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 40%/span/span/pp /ppspan 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 - Chicago, AM - Schaumburg, AM - Edina, AM - Minneapolis, AM - St. Louis, AM - Stevens Point, AM - Cleveland, AM - Detroit, AM - Grand Rapids, AM - Indianapolis, AM - Milwaukee, AM - Cincinnati, AM - Madison, AM - WausaubrRemote Working: HybridbrSchedule: Full TimebrEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No br brspan style=color:ffffffLinkedin Recruiter Tag: LI-BN1 LI-DIRECTOR LI-HYBRID /span/span/pp /pp /p

Keywords: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd., Evanston , Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director - Wrap Ups, Manufacturing , Schiller Park, Illinois