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Chubb

AVP, Underwriter

Stamford, CT · Hybrid

The Property team at Chubb Tempest Re USA LLC is seeking an AVP, Underwriter to help grow a suite of Property products, focusing on Quota Share and Risk XOL structures. The primary responsibilities ...

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.

TX · On-site

$105K - $227K/yr

Zurich is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director - Construction Casualty Underwriter to join our Specialties Construction team. This is a remote position to be ...

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.

TX · On-site

$105K - $227K/yr

Zurich is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriter Director - Construction Casualty Underwriter to join our Specialties Construction team. This is a remote position to be ...

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How much do avp underwriter jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for avp underwriter in the United States is $78,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges AVP Underwriters face when balancing risk assessment with business growth goals?

AVP Underwriters often encounter the challenge of carefully balancing thorough risk analysis with the organization's targets for business expansion. They must evaluate complex cases, ensuring policies align with underwriting guidelines while supporting sales teams in securing profitable accounts. Collaboration with various departments, such as actuaries, claims, and brokers, is essential to address unique client needs and maintain compliance. Navigating these competing priorities requires strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to make informed decisions under tight deadlines.

What are AVP Underwriters?

AVP Underwriters, or Assistant Vice President Underwriters, are insurance professionals who assess and evaluate risks to determine whether to provide insurance coverage and under what terms. They typically work for insurance companies or financial institutions and hold a mid- to senior-level management position. AVP Underwriters review applications, analyze data, set premiums, and may oversee junior underwriters on their team. Their decisions help ensure the company's financial stability by balancing risk and profitability. Additionally, they may interact with brokers, clients, and other stakeholders to clarify policy details or negotiate terms.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AVP Underwriter, and why are they important?

To thrive as an AVP Underwriter, you need deep knowledge of risk assessment, underwriting guidelines, and insurance products, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with underwriting software, data analytics tools, and industry certifications such as CPCU or ARM is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, negotiation skills, and attention to detail, along with effective communication, set standout professionals apart in this role. These skills and qualities are essential to accurately evaluate risks, ensure profitable portfolios, and maintain strong client and broker relationships.

What is the difference between Avp Underwriter vs Underwriting Manager?

AspectAvp UnderwriterUnderwriting Manager
CredentialsTypically requires relevant underwriting certifications and experienceOften requires similar credentials with additional managerial training
Work EnvironmentPerforms underwriting tasks, analyzes risks, and makes decisionsOversees underwriting teams, manages policies, and develops strategies
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in insurance companies, financial institutionsFound in larger organizations, insurance firms, and corporate settings

The Avp Underwriter focuses on risk assessment and decision-making within the underwriting process, while the Underwriting Manager oversees teams and manages underwriting operations. Both roles require relevant experience and certifications, but the Manager has additional leadership responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Avp Underwriter job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 83% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,878 per year, or $37.9 per hour.

AVP, Underwriter, Environmental

Sompo International Holdings Ltd.

Alpharetta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 15 hours ago

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Job Description
Are you looking for your next opportunity?
Sompo has a unique opportunity for an AVP, Underwriter in our U.S. Environmental Insurance team.
Servicing clients from small businesses to multi-nationals, our U.S. Insurance practice offers a diversified set of insurance products through our network of wholesale and retail brokers. As a leader in the insurance industry, we are committed to driving innovation, delivering exceptional service, and building lasting relationships. Discover the future of risk management with our North American business team and experience a new level of expertise. Our specialized teams not only provide optimized underwriting solutions, but also monitor trends in the market, providing our clients with additional insights to help manage their risk exposures. Our team consistently addresses evolving risk management requirements with a proven track record of success. We adopt a customized approach, utilizing our profound understanding of each region alongside a comprehensive global perspective.
Location: The position can be based out of our Alpharetta, Nashville, Miami and Charlotte offices. We strive for collaboration, which is why we offer a work environmentwhere our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers.
Our business, your impact, our opportunity:
As an AVP, Underwriter, you will be responsible for underwriting both renewal and new business Environmental Pollution and Casualty accounts within your territory. You will build and manage partnerships with agents, brokers, and other distribution partners, leveraging strategic thinking to develop and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities that supports profitable growth in Sompo's Environmental business. You will underwrite within your authority level and established guidelines while partnering across functions to deliver strong portfolio performance.
What you'll be doing:
  • Meet stated financial objectives for growth and profitability for the Environmental elements of the Specialty portfolio.
  • Create and maintain relationships to showcase Sompo's products and capabilities beyond underwriting, including market trends, audits, and claims; represent Sompo through on-site visits, industry conferences, and other engagements.
  • Review and resolve premium audit issues.
  • Utilize underwriting standards, practices, and tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges.
  • Review applicable laws and regulations, including cancellation and non-renewal protocols, in assigned locations.
  • Perform and/or oversee risk analysis (exposure, aggregation, scenario testing, and profitability) using internal models and market data.
  • Support internal and external audits; identify control gaps and drive remediation actions where needed.
  • Partner with Claims, Actuarial, Cat/Exposure Management, Finance, and Operations to support underwriting outcomes and portfolio health.

What you'll bring:
  • 7+ years of casualty or environmental underwriting experience.
  • Familiarity with required forms and coverages.
  • Knowledge of relevant laws associated with US Environmental underwriting coverages.
  • Experience underwriting non-admitted lines of coverage, and working with wholesale and retail brokers/agents
  • Ability to travel as needed.
  • Demonstrates an understanding and ability to effectively engage in the negotiation process.
  • Adept at risk selection, exposure evaluation and ability to rate, quote, and sell admitted and non-admitted solutions.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Very strong analytical, oral and written communication skills required.
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines is essential.
  • Strong customer service with a professional attitude and approach needed.
  • Ability to interact and communicate with various levels of the organization to cross-sell or address processing requirements.
  • Demonstrate significant contribution to underwriting profit.
  • Proficient in associated computer programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.
At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.
Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.
We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:
  • Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
  • Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
  • Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
  • Vision benefits
  • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
  • Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
  • Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
  • Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

In today's world, what do we stand for?
Ethics and integrity are the foundation of delivering on our commitment to you. We believe that core values drive success, and that when relationships are held in the highest regard, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. At Sompo, our ring is more than a logo, it is a symbol of our promise. Click here to learn more about life at Sompo.
Sompo is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone's unique contributions - we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age.

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