AVP, Industry Practice Director - Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail

AVP Industry Practice Director - Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail

Zurich North America is seeking an AVP Industry Practice Director Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail, 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 Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail Industries Industry Practices. This is a critical role as the AVP Industry Practice Director will utilize their expertise at a national level to help to 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 include :

• Operationalize the underwriting strategy of the Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail industry practices to deliver growth and profitability results.
• Develop and advance the technical standards, controls and practices for Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail industry practices.
• Provide technical underwriting guidance to field underwriting staff in through the handling of complex queries and referrals.
• Participate in the strategic and operational planning process, lending the viewpoint of the industry segment.
• Develops feedback mechanisms to ensure information is shared across the business.
• Develops solutions for issues and trends facing the industry segments and identifies 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 include :

Preferred Qualifications include :

Pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. The proposed Salary range for this position is $113,000.00 - $185,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

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.