Zurich Insurance Company Ltd
VP. Territory Leader
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Zurich North America is currently looking for a highly qualified VP level
Territory Leader
to serve our San Francisco Bay Area territory.In this business-critical position, the Territory Leader will manage the relationships with our Global, National, and Regional Insurance Brokers and Agents in order to deliver profitable growth by selling a broad and differentiated suite of commercial insurance solutions.
TheTerritory Leaderwill be charged with acquiring detailed knowledge of Zurichs top trading partners including the brokers business models and propositions and creating business plans that optimizes identified opportunities that are in alignment with organizational market basket strategies.
In this role, you will be an influential leader by driving the underwriting team towards reaching the areas financial growth targets by keeping Zurich front of mind with the broker community. You will market and communicate the long- term development of new revenue producing programs, field personnel and operational development through performance, financial and operations management, and special projects. The position will incorporate the high efficiency solution-selling in support of business and field development. This position will be responsible for coaching and mentoring underwriting teams and plays a critical role as part of the Zurich regional leadership team.If you have a track record of success in building and developing relationships in commercial insurance and are a thought leader and can drive top line success this might be a great opportunity for you.The qualified candidate will also be able to:Activate the San Francisco office and create One Zurich market-facing strategiesHost and direct meetings with executive level clientsBring with them an extensive network within the Brokerage communityGather data to translate from the client in order to come up with actionable items for improvementTrouble shoot and mediation of issues / conflicts.Provide deep insights to Zurich leadership on the health of the relationships with the brokers.Basic Qualifications:Bachelors Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Relationship Management areaAND10 or more years of experience in underwriting, distribution management and / or relationship management roles
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in both National Accounts program design as well as Middle Market solutionsPeople management experienceStrong project and process management skillsStrong understanding of Broker needs, value chains, and business driversExperience working with an insurance regulatory environment and regulatory changesKnowledge of complex insurance programs and risk solutions, including alternative risk financingStrong listening, communications and inter-personal skillsStrong project management skillsCompensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, click here. Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases.
Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education.
The starting salary range for this position is $168,500.00 - $239,800.00.As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code 1033.As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vetZurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.Location(s): AM - San FranciscoRemote Working: HybridSchedule: Full TimeEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No
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Territory Leader
to serve our San Francisco Bay Area territory.In this business-critical position, the Territory Leader will manage the relationships with our Global, National, and Regional Insurance Brokers and Agents in order to deliver profitable growth by selling a broad and differentiated suite of commercial insurance solutions.
TheTerritory Leaderwill be charged with acquiring detailed knowledge of Zurichs top trading partners including the brokers business models and propositions and creating business plans that optimizes identified opportunities that are in alignment with organizational market basket strategies.
In this role, you will be an influential leader by driving the underwriting team towards reaching the areas financial growth targets by keeping Zurich front of mind with the broker community. You will market and communicate the long- term development of new revenue producing programs, field personnel and operational development through performance, financial and operations management, and special projects. The position will incorporate the high efficiency solution-selling in support of business and field development. This position will be responsible for coaching and mentoring underwriting teams and plays a critical role as part of the Zurich regional leadership team.If you have a track record of success in building and developing relationships in commercial insurance and are a thought leader and can drive top line success this might be a great opportunity for you.The qualified candidate will also be able to:Activate the San Francisco office and create One Zurich market-facing strategiesHost and direct meetings with executive level clientsBring with them an extensive network within the Brokerage communityGather data to translate from the client in order to come up with actionable items for improvementTrouble shoot and mediation of issues / conflicts.Provide deep insights to Zurich leadership on the health of the relationships with the brokers.Basic Qualifications:Bachelors Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Relationship Management areaAND10 or more years of experience in underwriting, distribution management and / or relationship management roles
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in both National Accounts program design as well as Middle Market solutionsPeople management experienceStrong project and process management skillsStrong understanding of Broker needs, value chains, and business driversExperience working with an insurance regulatory environment and regulatory changesKnowledge of complex insurance programs and risk solutions, including alternative risk financingStrong listening, communications and inter-personal skillsStrong project management skillsCompensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, click here. Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases.
Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education.
The starting salary range for this position is $168,500.00 - $239,800.00.As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code 1033.As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vetZurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.Location(s): AM - San FranciscoRemote Working: HybridSchedule: Full TimeEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No
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