Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter, Core Contract Surety
Zurich 56 Company Ltd, San Francisco, CA, United States
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Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter, Core Contract Surety 131413
Zurich North America is currently looking for an experienced Core Contract Surety Underwriter in our Central Pacific Region. This is a highly technical and market facing position and requires experience with Surety lines of business. This position will be located in our San Francisco or Walnut Creek office. We are open, at the discretion of the hiring manager, to hiring candidates in Sacramento region as well. This position will require approximately 20% travel. The territory for this role includes accounts in California, Nevada, and Hawaii.
This role will be filled at either the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter, Core Contract Surety 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.
As a member of Zurich's Core Surety Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills. Specifically, you will underwrite and analyze new and renewal Surety business utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of higher technical complexity ensuring a high-level service to customers. Our Underwriters are Client Externally Focused and the job’s core deliverables rely on delivering service to external clients and/or customers. Typically involves building relationships and promoting the company.
This role is responsible for the following:
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
Underwriting Specialist Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting, Banking OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting, Banking OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
Knowledge of Contract Surety line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience with Microsoft Office
Executive Underwriter 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 Certified Apprenticeprogram including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
Zurich Certified Apprenticeprogram 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:
Bachelor’s Degree
In-depth knowledge of Surety line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
Ability to effectively assess risk
Strong broker relationships in Northern California, Nevada & Hawaii.
Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiation
Possess a high level of customer service by meeting or exceeding broker and or customer expectations with respect to required deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter, Core Contract Surety 131413
Zurich North America is currently looking for an experienced Core Contract Surety Underwriter in our Central Pacific Region. This is a highly technical and market facing position and requires experience with Surety lines of business. This position will be located in our San Francisco or Walnut Creek office. We are open, at the discretion of the hiring manager, to hiring candidates in Sacramento region as well. This position will require approximately 20% travel. The territory for this role includes accounts in California, Nevada, and Hawaii.
This role will be filled at either the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter, Core Contract Surety 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.
As a member of Zurich's Core Surety Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills. Specifically, you will underwrite and analyze new and renewal Surety business utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of higher technical complexity ensuring a high-level service to customers. Our Underwriters are Client Externally Focused and the job’s core deliverables rely on delivering service to external clients and/or customers. Typically involves building relationships and promoting the company.
This role is responsible for the following:
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
Underwriting Specialist Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting, Banking OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting, Banking OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
Knowledge of Contract Surety line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience with Microsoft Office
Executive Underwriter 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 Certified Apprenticeprogram including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
Zurich Certified Apprenticeprogram 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:
Bachelor’s Degree
In-depth knowledge of Surety line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
Ability to effectively assess risk
Strong broker relationships in Northern California, Nevada & Hawaii.
Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiation
Possess a high level of customer service by meeting or exceeding broker and or customer expectations with respect to required deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
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