AVP, Underwriting Director Surety

Overview

Invest your career with an industry you can bank on…Insurance! Zurich North America is currently looking for an Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director to join our large account contract space. We are looking for someone to work from one of the following major cities or states: Columbus, Indianapolis, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Schaumburg, or Wisconsin.

Your bright ideas and determination will help us drive positive impact with our customers, communities, and each other. Our global footprint and 148 years of experience enable you to develop your skills and put your problem‑solving expertise to use while working with a wide range of Fortune 500® companies.

Why Zurich?

• Join a global company that gives you empowerment over your own activities and decisions
• Use your financial/credit/accounting acumen along with your analytical and customer focus to support our team
• Have the autonomy and freedom to be successful in your career

To bring leading talent into the organization and foster a culture of innovation and excellence , we encourage professionals from wide range of backgrounds and industries to apply and:

The role is highly technical and market facing and requires experience with Surety lines of business.

Travel

Approximately 20-25% travel required.

Position Levels

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 on the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

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 Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking 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, Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking 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, Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking 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, Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking 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.
• Sales execution mindset.
• Creative problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00–$215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,500.00–$165,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%. For the AVP, Underwriting Director is $130,000.00–$215,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 40%.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

Remote Working

Yes

Location(s)

AM – Indiana Virtual Office, AM – Columbus, AM – Indianapolis, AM – Iowa Virtual Office, AM – Kansas Virtual Office, AM – Kentucky Virtual Office, AM – Minneapolis, AM – Minnesota Virtual Office, AM – Missouri Virtual Office, AM – Montana Virtual Office, AM – Ohio Virtual Office, AM – Pennsylvania Virtual Office, AM – Schaumburg, AM – Wisconsin Virtual Office

Schedule

Full Time

Employment Sponsorship

No

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.

Legal Compliance

• Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please Note

Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

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