VP Senior Underwriting Manager- E&S Property — Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- part-time
- Posted
- 5 days ago
Role overview
Zurich E&S is currently looking for a VP, Senior Underwriting Manager for our E&S Property team.
This position will be responsible for developing, coaching, and managing a high-performing regional team of Property underwriting staff.
- Zurich E&S is currently looking for a VP, Senior Underwriting Manager for our E&S Property team.
- This position will be responsible for developing, coaching, and managing a high-performing regional team of Property underwriting staff.
- Additional responsibilities include managing regional performance, including new business production, policy count retention, rate/tiering execution, and portfolio management actions relative to plan
- managing regional wholesale broker relationships managing underwriter referrals
- At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience.
Main responsibilities
- Additional responsibilities include managing regional performance, including new business production, policy count retention, rate/tiering execution, and portfolio management actions relative to plan
- managing regional wholesale broker relationships managing underwriter referrals
- and maintaining a small production portfolio to stay attuned with regional market changes and desk-level challenges.
- The VP, Senior Underwriting Manager will be expected to travel as necessary to support the needs of the team and to cultivate key broker relationships within the specified regions (25%).
- The position is a critical role in driving a diversified, dynamic and engaging team culture.
- This position also requires strong technical acumen in underwriting property risks in the E&S segment, experience in overseeing and developing underwriting talent, the ability to manage complex processes, strong wholesale producer engagement and sales skills and a demonstrated ability of profitable portfolio management.
- This position will be based out of our Atlanta office.
- You will have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis.
- You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. VP Level Required Qualifications:
- 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
Key requirements
- At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience.
Application process
- If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.
Company and context
- Strong team building and organizational skills CPCU Excellent communication skills Excellent skills in relationship building Strong presentation skills
- Strong knowledge of forms language and coverage intent Results oriented
- 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.
- The proposed Salary range for this position is $200,000.00 - $285,000.00, with Global Specialities Incentive Plan eligibility set at 50%.
- 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.
Additional details
- Additional responsibilities include managing regional performance, including new business production, policy count retention, rate/tiering execution, and portfolio management actions relative to plan; managing regional wholesale broker relationships; managing underwriter referrals; and maintaining a small production portfolio to stay attuned with regional market changes and desk-level challenges.
- You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents. VP Level Required Qualifications:
- 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
- Bachelor’s Degree with 20 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area within the Commercial Insurance industry Experience in E&S Property
- 2 or more years of people management experience
- Strong underwriting acumen and expertise in the E&S Property space Wholesale broker relationships Strong planning and execution experience
- Strong team building and organizational skills Excellent communication skills Excellent skills in relationship building Strong presentation skills
- Strong knowledge of forms language and coverage intent Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
- Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-WL1 #LI-EXECUTIVE #LI-HYBRID Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
Notes and original content
- You will partner with your manager to set a flexible work schedule that supports you, our customers, and our brokers and agents.
- VP Level Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 20 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area within the Commercial Insurance industry
- Experience in E&S Property
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong underwriting acumen and expertise in the E&S Property space
- Wholesale broker relationships
- Strong planning and execution experience
- Strong team building and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
Questions about this listing
What salary does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) lists CHF 142'000 - 249'500 gross per year for this position in Lugano. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer?
This listing is a part-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status. Note: this listing allows remote work — teleworking above 25 % of your time can shift your social-security base to Italy, so confirm the agreed remote share with HR before signing.
How do I apply for this position at Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)'s original listing at careers.zurich.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
