Account Executive- Large Contractors   Employer: Zurich North America Job Location: New York , NY Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Building Owners Job Description: Education Desired: Bachelors Degree Job Summary: Responsible for leading and managing a team of Large Construction Underwriters in our Atlanta office. Must have experience writing $500k+ property, casualty and specialty accounts. Manages an underwriting unit comprised of two or more professionals. Manages the selection/denial of new and renewal business. Administers and monitors underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manuals. Markets companies' products and services through an agency plant or through the brokerage community. Develops/maintains significant agency/or broker relationships. May underwrite most complex and/or largest risks. This position has clear and distinct accountability for business results. Job Qualifications: Bachelors Degree or equivalent 7 or more years of related experience. Experience writing $500k+ property, casualty and specialty accounts required. Previous supervisory experience and Construction Underwriting experience preferred. 1. Advanced knowledge of line/s of business. 2. Ability to manage and build rapport with team. 3. Excellent organizational, written, oral communication and presentation skills. 4. Must have an advanced knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory guidelines. 5. Six months to one year of supervisory or management experience preferred. 6. PC literate. 7. Must have established Producer relationships. 8. Excellent negotiating skills. Company Description: Zurich Financial Services (www.zurich.com) is an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network that focuses its activities on its key markets in North America and Europe. Founded in 1872, Zurich is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Through its offices in more than 50 countries, 62,000 Zurich employees serve clients in more than 120 countries. In North America, Zurich (www.zurichna.com) is a leading commercial property-casualty insurance provider serving the global corporate, large corporate, middle market, small business (not offered in Canada), specialties and programs sectors. Behind this success is a culture of continuous improvement and a pride in excellence. It comes from 130 years of experience, taking care of the risk protection and wealth creation needs of individuals, businesses and corporations all over the world. With our global spread and cross-business connections, we can draw on the expertise of a worldwide network of Zurich professionals and business partners.