Head of Management Liability Public

Zurich North America (ZNA) is currently seeking a Head of Public Management Liability to lead our Public Management Liability and Transactional Risk team, for our U.S. National Accounts Business Unit. This position reports to the Head of Financial Lines, with a preference for the individual to be based out of our New York, NY, or Schaumburg, IL office, and will involve business travel.

This vital role requires a leader to oversee the Public Management Liability and Transactional Risk underwriting practices on a national level. It demands strong portfolio management, strategy, and execution experience, and spans multiple business areas including National Accounts, and Middle Market. We are looking for a leader who can leverage their expertise to manage, design, and drive diverse multidimensional strategies for a complex book of business. Management Liability products include Directors and Officers Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Employment Practices Liability, and Crime Insurance. This leader is also responsible for the Transactional Risk portfolio within Financial Lines.

Additionally, this position is responsible for driving and cultivating broker and insured relationships, as well as managing and developing a team of underwriting managers and underwriters. The role requires an influential approach to business relationships, team leadership and motivational skills, along with strong underwriting knowledge.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing strategy for Public Management Liability portfolio, leading execution of strategy by underwriting team, and monitoring key performance targets to ensure business performance is line with objectives and guidelines.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with agents and brokers in support of business retention and new business, as well as identification of innovation opportunities to better meet their Management Liability needs.
• Managing relationships with key internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for service improvement to improve commercial viability and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborating throughout ZNA to align Public Management Liability underwriting strategy with wider business goals.
• Engaging ZNA Distribution partners to leverage our broader relationships, share best practices, and continue to meet customer´s needs.
• Overseeing development plans for underwriters to ensure the capability exists to drive business results.
• Underwriting and analyzing new and renewal business within delegated authority levels.
• Participating in leadership team meetings to provide specialized guidance and enable the implementation of policies, projects and change initiatives to produce profitable results.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area within the Commercial Insurance Industry
  AND
• 2 or more years of management or leadership experience
• Public Management Liability experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Advanced and in-depth underwriting knowledge and practice of Public Management Liability lines of business
• Previous experience running a complex business unit with P&L responsibility and a proven track record of growing and retaining a large book of business 
• Excellent managerial team building and organizational skills
• Strong presentation skills and executive presence with the ability to interact with the C-Suite
• Existing relationships with our key trading partners on a regional and national basis.
• Experience collaborating with key partners in actuary, claims, finance, operations, technical underwriting and distribution and regional management
• Superior skills in relationship building, active listening and win-win negotiating 
• Ability to manage vision and purpose, lead the organization through innovative and creative thinking

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 starting salary range for this position is $211,600 - $325,300.

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, AM - Chicago
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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