Zurich North America
Contract Surety Underwriter (Executive or Director Level)
Zurich North America, San Francisco, California, United States
Contract Surety Underwriter (Executive or Director Level)
Join a team where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your career has room to grow. Zurich’s
Large Contract West Region Surety Team
is looking for a motivated
Contract Surety Underwriter (Executive or Director Level)
to help us strengthen our portfolio, elevate our client relationships, and make a lasting impact across the 13 Western States.
This highly technical position requires experience with Surety lines of business. At Zurich, we foster a collaborative, purpose-driven culture with the backing of a global brand. You’ll have the opportunity to:
Lead with impact by managing complex large accounts
Travel approximately 20% across the region
Grow your network working with top-tier agents and brokers
Make decisions that matter with clear accountability and broad authority
This market‑facing role is ideally based in San Francisco, but we’re open to talent located anywhere in the West Region. You’ll play a critical role in managing and expanding a portfolio of domestic and international large accounts while driving business development and retention.
Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business for large contract surety
Navigating complex assignments with confidence and autonomy
Building and maintaining strategic broker and agency relationships
Ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting or Banking experience OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting or Banking experience OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
College Degree Highly preferred
Strong Finance and accounting background needed
Advanced knowledge and practice of Surety Bonds
Established Broker relationships
Ability to interact with the C‑Suite
Ability to investigate and analyze complicated credit assessments, trends, business strategies and organizational character among other aspects of our customers
Ability to coherently articulate these strategies and financial concepts formulating fact based conclusions and recommendations.
Prior experience managing/growing profitable portfolio of customers
Negotiation experience with large, international and national organizations
Strong team building and organizational skills
Compensation The combined salary range for this position is $102,000.00 – $217,000.00. The proposed salary range for the
Executive Underwriter
is $102,000.00 – $164,100.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the
AVP, Underwriter Director
is $132,500.00 – $217,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.
Equal Opportunity Employer Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code 1033.
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Large Contract West Region Surety Team
is looking for a motivated
Contract Surety Underwriter (Executive or Director Level)
to help us strengthen our portfolio, elevate our client relationships, and make a lasting impact across the 13 Western States.
This highly technical position requires experience with Surety lines of business. At Zurich, we foster a collaborative, purpose-driven culture with the backing of a global brand. You’ll have the opportunity to:
Lead with impact by managing complex large accounts
Travel approximately 20% across the region
Grow your network working with top-tier agents and brokers
Make decisions that matter with clear accountability and broad authority
This market‑facing role is ideally based in San Francisco, but we’re open to talent located anywhere in the West Region. You’ll play a critical role in managing and expanding a portfolio of domestic and international large accounts while driving business development and retention.
Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business for large contract surety
Navigating complex assignments with confidence and autonomy
Building and maintaining strategic broker and agency relationships
Ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting or Banking experience OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting or Banking experience OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
College Degree Highly preferred
Strong Finance and accounting background needed
Advanced knowledge and practice of Surety Bonds
Established Broker relationships
Ability to interact with the C‑Suite
Ability to investigate and analyze complicated credit assessments, trends, business strategies and organizational character among other aspects of our customers
Ability to coherently articulate these strategies and financial concepts formulating fact based conclusions and recommendations.
Prior experience managing/growing profitable portfolio of customers
Negotiation experience with large, international and national organizations
Strong team building and organizational skills
Compensation The combined salary range for this position is $102,000.00 – $217,000.00. The proposed salary range for the
Executive Underwriter
is $102,000.00 – $164,100.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the
AVP, Underwriter Director
is $132,500.00 – $217,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.
Equal Opportunity Employer Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code 1033.
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