Corporate Underwriting Executive (AVP or VP)

This role is eligible to participate in Zenith’s hybrid work schedule which provides the flexibility to work from home on select days of the week according to the in-office schedule established by regional executive leadership. Selected candidate must be able to report into the nearest Zenith branch office on a weekly basis.

This role may be filled at either the AVP or VP level, depending the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Duties

As part of the Corporate Underwriting team, strengthen underwriting quality standards in Field Offices through interaction with underwriters on individual accounts and structured group training.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in policy systems and a business lead in development of reports and resources to continue to enhance our capabilities and processes. Acts as a point of escalation / referral on particularly complex or innovative underwriting decisions.
• Support various Corporate Underwriting projects that strategically assist Field Underwriting execution.
• Partner with Underwriting Managers on issues central to underwriting execution, including staff development, underwriting appetite and pricing strategy.
• Work across departments to help solve organizational data and information delivery issues. Build cross regional relationships to enhance communications, share processes, elevate and explore concepts, and facilitate the strengthening of our operations.
• Engage with other departments to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions to standardize approach to analysis and enhance execution.
• May be involved in project management roles with Actuarial team regarding state forms and product filings.

Candidate Qualifications

Conditions of Role

The expected salary range for this position is $151,900 to $225,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.

Benefits

Zenith typically posts jobs for a minimum of 8 to 14 calendar days. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Zenith Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. In compliance with California law, we are committed to fair hiring practices. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act (AB 1008), we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law. Additionally, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, we will not inquire about an applicant’s criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment has been made.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance accessing our career center or applying for a position due to your disability, you are entitled to request an accommodation. To make a request, please contact a Human resources representative at Zenith Insurance Company.

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