AVP, Underwriting Director- Primary Casualty
Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: Houston
Posted on: March 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Zurich is hiring an experienced AVP,
Underwriting Director- Primary Casualty to join our quickly growing
and dynamic Energy Casualty team! Underwriting at Zurich offers a
rewarding and empowered environment that allows underwriters to
exercise both quantitative & qualitative reasoning skill sets, in
addition to exposure to a wide range of experiences, allowing the
underwriter to build a rewarding & diverse career journey. As a
member of the Energy Casualty team, the AVP Underwriter will enjoy
the opportunity to fully apply & hone underwriting, marketing and
leadership skills while leveraging relationships with our key
distribution partners. In this role, you will market, analyze, and
underwrite primary casualty risks. This includes soliciting and
underwriting new and renewal business to drive profitable growth.
In addition, and under minimal direction, you will utilize The
Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework as a subject matter expert and
ensure a high-level service to customers. As an AVP, you will serve
as a leader and mentor to the team offering technical guidance on
critical coverage issues, program structure customization, and
pricing methodologies. Zurich Energy is a leading provider of
insurance solutions in the Energy industry and has supported Energy
clients for over 30 years. By providing a broad array of products
and services, we work with our customers to support their key
business goals, while assisting to reduce their overall cost of
risk. Our team of experienced underwriting specialists strive to
provide solutions to address today’s challenges and collaborate
with clients to address emerging risks. The team is primarily based
out of Houston, but we are open to qualified talent in Chicago or
New York as well. A requirement of this position includes travel
(15-20% travel commitment) comprised of targeted marketing,
business development, and client engagement events.
Responsibilities include: - Market facing and production, including
onsite client stewardship and broker visits - Management and
development of robust new business and cross-sell pipeline - Serve
as a customer advocate with a focus on improving the customer
experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end to
end solution for their insurance needs - Deliver a disciplined &
thorough approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, pricing,
and documentation - Use risk insights, data and models to drive
informed underwriting decisions at point of sale - Develop & define
program structure recommendations, including G. Cost & Loss
Sensitive solutions, based on risk characteristics - Prepare and
present comprehensive referrals, as necessary - Working
independently, negotiate and deliver successful outcomes to the
agent/broker - Administer and monitor underwriting rules and
guidelines, insurance laws and regulations - Work within broad
limits and authorities on highly complex assignments - Manage key
portfolio indicators within assigned territory, including Gross
Written Premium, Retention, Rate, & Profitability - Opportunity to
mentor & coach early-career team members - Visibility at industry
events and contributions supporting long term strategy development
and vision AVP, Underwriting Director Basic Qualifications: - 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 OR - Zurich
Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12
or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support
area AND - Proficiency of Microsoft Office - Competence working
within time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business -
Experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree - Energy Casualty, or
Casualty-driven underwriting experience, including Guaranteed Cost
& Loss Sensitive - Existing network and familiarity within the
Energy Casualty brokerage & client community - Strong verbal and
written communication skills - Sales execution mindset - Creative
problem-solving skills - Microsoft Office experience Your pay at
Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We
follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be
eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are
above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique
background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average
and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this
position is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with Global Specialty
Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 40%. We offer competitive
pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.
[Learn more about Total Rewards here.] Why Zurich? At Zurich, we
value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a
supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of
insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management,
with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25 industries,
including 90% of the Fortune 500®. Join us for a brighter
future—for yourself and our customers. Zurich in North America does
not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion,
national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic
information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital
status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics
protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer
disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033. Please
note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.
Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
Location(s): AM - Houston, AM - Chicago, AM - New York Remote
Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered:
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