AVP Industry Practice Director - Private Equity/General Industries

Zurich NA AVP Industry Practice Director - Private Equity / General Industries in Honolulu, Hawaii

Zurich North America is seeking an AVP Industry Practice Director – Private Equity / General Industries, for our growing U.S. Middle Market Business Unit. This role is responsible for helping to advance the foundational Property and Casualty underwriting framework for our Private Equity & General Industries Industry Practices.

This is a critical role as the AVP Industry Practice Director will utilize their expertise at a national level to help deliver the Property and Casualty underwriting strategy. It is the expectation that the strategy will drive the performance and growth of the assigned industry practices. Broader responsibilities include training and supporting the Market Facing Underwriters in the strategy. This role will work across the business unit in a collaborative manner to solve complex problems with other Industry Practice Leaders, Underwriters, Brokers, Line of Business and Actuarial partners.

This position should be proximate to an existing Zurich North American Middle Market Office location. We may be open to considering remote, but some travel will be expected.

Key Accountabilities :

• Operationalize the underwriting strategy of the Private Equity / General Industries industry practices to deliver growth and profitability results.
• Develop and advance the technical standards, controls and practices for Private Equity & General Industries industry practices.
• Provide technical underwriting guidance to field underwriting staff through the handling of complex queries and referrals.
• Participate in the strategic and operational planning process, lending the viewpoint of the industry segment.
• Develop feedback mechanisms to ensure information is shared across the business.
• Develop solutions for issues and trends facing the industry segments and identify opportunities for new products and services.
• Agency Engagement with key relationships in conjunction with Head of Industry, Territory Leaders, and Underwriters. Travel may take place in accordance with branch and industry strategies.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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. The proposed salary range for this position is $130,000.00- $213,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time.

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. 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.

Remote Working : Hybrid

Schedule : Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered : No

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