VP, Senior Underwriting Manager – Surety Commercial

Zurich Insurance

. Manage a team of market-facing underwriters, providing continuous coaching and mentoring .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $285,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Underwriting and Risk Management within the Commercial Insurance industry, with a strong focus on strategic planning, team management, and relationship building. Capable of aligning underwriting strategies with business objectives while managing complex portfolios and ensuring customer satisfaction.

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Underwriting ManagementPeople ManagementStrategic PlanningRisk SelectionCPCU Certification

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Hard Skills

UnderwritingRisk ManagementMarket AnalysisPortfolio ManagementInsurance OperationsPolicy DevelopmentRate StructuringCoverage ExposuresBusiness Strategy AlignmentNegotiation

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringTeam BuildingCommunicationOrganization

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCU

Industry Keywords

Commercial InsuranceBrokerCarrierClaimsMarket TrendsCustomer SatisfactionAgent RelationshipsBusiness ObjectivesChange InitiativesComplex Portfolios

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of market-facing underwriters, providing continuous coaching and mentoring
Oversee underwriter development plans and capability building
Develop processes and review underwriting policies against strategic business objectives
Identify market trends and coverage exposures and work with actuaries on rate and pricing structures
Manage internal stakeholder relationships to improve service, commercial viability, and customer satisfaction
Participate in leadership team meetings and provide specialist guidance for policies, projects, and change initiatives
Contribute to business strategy and align underwriting strategy with wider business goals
Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels
Recommend and implement action plans based on agency books of business and profit/growth results and trends
Develop and maintain agent and broker relationships to support retention and profitable new business
Work with customers and distributors to determine insurance needs and provide solutions
Travel as necessary within the region, approximately 15–20%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s 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 Bachelor’s Degree with 20 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area within the Commercial Insurance industry
Experience in a specialized line of business or segment
2 or more years of people management experience
Advanced knowledge and practice of line/s of business
Strategic planning and execution experience
Strong team building and organization skills
Strong verbal and written and communication skills
Strong negotiation skills
Experience managing complex portfolios
Technical knowledge of insurance industry operations and processes
Knowledge in risk selection and strategical components of anticipating the market environment
CPCU preferred
Employment sponsorship is not offered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 50%
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
Growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment
Merit increases may be available