Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Surety

Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director
- Contract Surety at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. summary:

Zurich North America seeks a Contract Surety Underwriter (Executive Underwriter or AVP/Underwriting Director level) to produce and manage large-account surety business, develop broker/agency relationships, and execute internal and external marketing strategies. The role is market-facing, technical, requires surety line experience, up to ~20% travel, and may be located in several East/central U.S. offices or virtual locations. Compensation ranges differ by level ($98,500–$165,000 for Executive Underwriter;

$130,000–$215,000 for AVP), and candidates should have underwriting/market-facing experience, Microsoft Office skills, and strong communication and sales mindset.

Zurich North America is currently looking for a Contract Surety Underwriter to join our large account contract space. This is a highly technical and market facing position and requires experience with Surety lines of business. We are open to hiring talent located within the east region at different locations. This position will require approximately 20% travel. Our ideal candidate would live in Chicago.

We are open to one of the following locations:
Atlanta, Dallas, Florida Virtual, Ft. Lauderdale, Georgia Virtual, Houston, Kansas Virtual, Miami, Overland Park or Texas Virtual.

This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director
- Contract Surety officer level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

This role is responsible for the following:

• Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business
• Managing of a large book of prominent accounts
• Internal marketing and production within Zurich North America in support of our cross-sell efforts
• Execution of the external marketing strategy
• Adherence to underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws, regulations, and the Zurich Way of underwriting
• Establish new as well as develop existing agency and broker relationships
• Working within limits and authorities on assignments of varying degrees of complexity

Executive Underwriter (Level III)

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing area.
  OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area
  OR
• Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing area.
  OR
• Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
• Experience working in a team environment.

OR

AVP, Underwriting Director Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years in the Underwriting, or Market Facing area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Established broker relationships.
• Sales execution mindset
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please . Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases.

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