Regional Vice President of Construction Property, AVP/VP, West Region

Company: Zurich
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Zurich North America is hiring a Regional Vice President of Construction Property to join our Construction team in Zurich's West Region! As a member of Zurich's Underwriting management team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting management and marketing skills. Specifically, you will manage a market facing underwriting unit, and aid in making appropriate underwriting decisions. This critical leadership position will lead customer service and profitable growth, working closely with key brokers and clients to deliver comprehensive first-party risk transfer solutions including Builders Risk, Contractors Property and Inland Marine, Operational Civil works along with other emerging solutions.This role will be filled at either AVP or VP 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. There will be approximately 25% travel for this position. In this role you will be responsible for: Managing market facing underwriters and underwriting associates who proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities. Identifies new growth opportunities with key distributors for areas of responsibility. Ensure that accounts are qualified, and meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity. Along with underwriters in areas supervised, make agents/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose. Oversee negotiations of Terms & Conditions and closes deals. Ensure cross-sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the account. Provide continuous coaching on sales best practices, mentor staff to develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit. Basic Qualifications (VP): Bachelors Degree and 10 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Broker, Carrier or Risk Management area within the Commercial Insurance industry OR Bachelors Degree with 20 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area within the Commercial Insurance industry AND Experience in the Construction line of business 2 or more years of people management experience OR Basic Qualifications (AVP): High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area AND 2 or more years of management experience Preferred Qualifications: CPCU Advanced knowledge of Builders Risk and Property product lines, the commercial insurance and Construction/Engineering industry Strong Broker relationships Excellent communication skills Excellent skills in relationship building Strong presentation skills Results oriented Applicable Only to Jobs to be Performed in Denver, Colorado The salary range for this role at the AVP level in Denver, Colorado is $149,730 - $187,110. The salary range for this role at the VP level in Denver, Colorado is $206,535 - $258,195. This is the range Zurich NA in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of the posting. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Colorado and/or in New York City. Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also bonus eligible. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.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 - DenverRemote Working: HybridSchedule: Full Time Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-BN1, #LI-Director PDN-99253cee-835c-49e4-9ef1-08ac8cd7853e

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