Zurich Insurance - Los Angeles, CA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Los Angeles, CA
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Zurich is currently seeking a Middle Markets Associate Underwriting Manager to join our Southern California production underwriting team, based out of our Los Angeles office. This leadership role is pivotal in managing a team of skilled Property & Casualty production Underwriters while also overseeing a book of new and renewal business. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a visible presence in the marketplace, engaging with agents and brokers, and will need to be in the office regularly to collaborate with their team. There is also the possibility of working from our Irvine office location. In this role, you will be responsible for cultivating key broker relationships in the Southern California region, which is essential for driving an engaging team culture. The position requires a strong technical background, staff development capabilities, and a sales execution mindset. The Middle Markets segment is a critical area for Zurich, focusing on attracting top customer advocates who possess a sales-oriented approach, strong technical underwriting skills, and solution-focused problem-solving abilities. Our industry focus includes, but is not limited to, Financial Institutions, General Industries, Manufacturing, Technology, and Real Estate. Zurich Middle Markets provides comprehensive solutions for our customers, including international programs, making this an exciting time to join our team.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of Property & Casualty production Underwriters.
  • Oversee a book of new and renewal business.
  • Cultivate key broker relationships in the Southern California region.
  • Maintain a visible presence in the marketplace by meeting with agents and brokers.
  • Drive an engaging team culture and support team development.
  • Execute sales strategies effectively to meet business goals.
  • Travel as necessary to support team needs and broker relationships.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelors Degree
  • Advanced knowledge of line/s of business
  • Ability to manage and build rapport with team
  • Excellent organizational, written, oral communication and presentation skills
  • Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory guidelines
  • Some supervisory or management experience
  • Established Producer relationships
  • Advanced skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating
  • Strong presentation skills and a solutions and service orientation
  • CPCU
  • Results oriented

Benefits

  • Short term incentive bonuses
  • Merit increases
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package
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