Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety

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.

Responsibilities

• Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business
• Managing 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
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area
• Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• 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

AVP, Underwriting Director Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• 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
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Compensation

For the Executive Underwriter the proposed salary range is $98,500.00 - $165,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP, Underwriting Director the range is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

Locations: AM - Michigan Virtual Office, AM - Atlanta, AM - Dallas, AM - Overland Park, AM - Chicago, AM - Houston, AM - Kansas Virtual Office, AM - Texas Virtual Office, AM - Florida Virtual Office, AM - Wisconsin Virtual Office, AM - Georgia Virtual Office, AM - Detroit, AM - Ft. Lauderdale, AM - Miami.

Remote Working: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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