Job Title:
AVP Underwriting Manager, or VP Senior Underwriting Manager, Construction Casualty
Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Created: 2026-05-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
p style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackZurich is seeking an AVP, Underwriting Manager, Construction Casualty or VP, Senior Manager, Construction Casualty for the Mid-Atlantic Region to join our Global Specialties Construction team in our Philadelphia office. This is a hybrid role that will require 3 days per week in a Zurich office. /span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif /pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackThis role will be filled at either the AVP, Construction Casualty Underwriting Manager or VP, Construction Casualty Manager .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./span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif /pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackThis position will lead the Mid-Atlantic Construction Casualty team and work closely with key brokers and clients to deliver comprehensive first-party risk transfer solutions. This leadership position will be responsible for the delivery of key business objectives for the Mid-Atlantic Construction Casualty team, along with developing, mentoring, and guiding a team of Underwriters and Account Service Associates. You will collaborate closely with Zurich’s broad team of Construction experts and resources, across multiple disciplines and stakeholders. /span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif /pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackThere will be approximately 25% travel for this position. br /span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackIn this role you will be responsible for:/span/pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:#1d2d3e /span/pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=color:#1d2d3e;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackWorking under minimal direction, underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels of highly complex assignments./span/lili style=color:#1d2d3e;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackDemonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry./span/lili style=color:#1d2d3e;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackAdminister and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manuals./span/lili style=color:#1d2d3e;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackWork at the highest authority limits on assignments utilizing the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination. Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions./span/lili style=color:#1d2d3e;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackSupport the organizations sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers, and customers.br• Contribute to the development of propositions. Provide technical guidance, assistance, and training to lower-level underwriters./span/lili style=color:#1d2d3e;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=color:blackProactively seek renewal and new account opportunities./spanbr /span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackBasic Qualifications, AVP Level:br /span/pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=color:#1d2d3e;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.brOR/span/lili style=color:#1d2d3e;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrOR/span/lili style=color:#1d2d3e;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrAND/span/lili 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style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackBachelors Degree and 10 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Broker, Carrier or Risk Management area within the Commercial Insurance industrybrOR/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackBachelors Degree with 20 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area within the Commercial Insurance industrybr/spanspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackAND/span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackExperience in a specialized line of business or segment /span/lili style=line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black2 or more years of people management experience/span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif /pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif /pp style=margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackPreferred Qualifications:br /span/pul style=margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in type=discli style=color:#1d2d3e;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackCPCU or CRIS/span/lili style=color:#1d2d3e;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackAdvanced knowledge of Construction Casualty product lines, the commercial insurance and Construction/Engineering industry/span/lili style=color:#1d2d3e;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackStrong Broker relationships in Mid-Atlantic region/span/lili style=color:#1d2d3e;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackExcellent communication skills/span/lili style=color:#1d2d3e;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackExcellent skills in relationship building/span/lili style=color:#1d2d3e;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackStrong presentation skills/span/lili style=color:#1d2d3e;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:blackResults oriented/span/li/ulp style=margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif /pdiv/divp /pdivpspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptspan style=line-height:115%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 combined salary range for this position is $160,100.00 - $346,700.00. The proposed salary range for the /spanspan style=line-height:115%;color:blackAVP, Underwriting Manager/spanspan style=line-height:115% is $160,100.00 - $262,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 40%. The proposed salary range for the /spanspan style=line-height:115%;color:blackVP, Senior Underwriting Manager /spanspan style=line-height:115%is $211,600.00 - $346,700.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 50%./span/span/p/divp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptWe offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards a title= href=target=_selfhere/a.]/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptstrong /strong/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptstrongWhy Zurich?/strong/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptAt 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®./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptJoin us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich 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./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033./span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptstrong /strong/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptstrongPlease note:/strong Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal./span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifLocation(s): AM - PhiladelphiabrRemote Working: HybridbrSchedule: Full TimebrEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No br brspan style=color:#ffffffLinkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-BN1 #LI-EXECUTIVE #LI-HYBRID /span/span/pp /pp /p