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Zurich NA Large Casualty Portfolio Manager in Springfield, Illinois
Large Casualty Portfolio Manager
119250
Zurich North America is currently looking for an experienced Underwriting Portfolio Manager to join our National Accounts Large Casualty team. This group engages the various Large Casualty segments including Domestic, Excess, Energy, and International across all casualty lines of business (General Liability, Auto, Workers Compensation, and Umbrella/Excess Casualty). The Underwriting Portfolio Manager focuses on technical underwriting improvement and impact to the regions by improving underwriting decision quality as well as developing business strategies to enhance profitability. In this role, the analysis, training, and collaboration with the regions is significant at both the transaction and portfolio level.
We are open to hiring talent in one of the following locations: Schaumburg, New York, Atlanta, Philly, Chicago, Denver, LA, San Francisco, or Dallasbut open to considering remote for a well qualified candidate.
Responsibilities Include:
Developing and implementing business and underwriting strategies to meet segment objectives.
Ensure pricing tools are calibrated and fit for purpose with most recent view on yield curves, loss costs and expense loads
Drive segment strategies through collaboration with the field office network.
Provide a consistent and clear communication on business strategies, profitability objectives, priorities, and accountabilities.
Evaluate and communicate key underwriting/marketplace issues to peer and senior management staff.
Conduct segment analysis to ensure profitability and growth of the business.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Risk Management or Underwriting or Broker or Carrier or Market Facing area within the Commercial Insurance industryAND
Knowledge of Casualty product lines and insurance industry
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to manage complex portfolios
Technical knowledge of insurance operations and functions
Casualty lines experience; CPCU
Strong strategic experience assessing/anticipating market environment
Knowledge of loss trends, triangles, and ratemaking
Ability to quantify risk and experience with forecasting methods
Ability to collaborate in a team environment
Coaching and mentoring experience
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to interact with the C-Suite
Knowledge in risk selection, program design & assessment
At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/benefits) . Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply, as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The salary indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $168,400.00 -$275,800.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 25%.
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 clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers) 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
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Location(s): AM - Illinois Virtual Office, AM - Atlanta, AM - Schaumburg, AM - New York, AM - Dallas, AM - Chicago, AM - Philadelphia, AM - San Francisco, AM - Los Angeles, AM - Denver
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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