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Overview
Zurich’s Large Contract West Region Surety Team is looking for a motivated Contract Surety Underwriter to help us strengthen our portfolio, elevate our client relationships, and make a lasting impact across the 13 Western States.
Responsibilities
- Lead with impact by managing complex large accounts
- Travel with purpose, 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 will be within the West region and we’re open to talent located anywhere in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Montana, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona. You’ll play a critical role in managing and expanding a portfolio of domestic and international large accounts while driving business development and retention.
- Underwriting and analyzing 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
Executive Underwriter Required 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
AVP Underwriting Director Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking 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 of experience 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
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
Benefits
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 $100,200.00 - $217,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $100,200.00 - $164,100.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%. The proposed salary range for the AVP, Underwriting Director is $132,500.00 - $217,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 40%.
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Location & Schedule
AM - California Virtual Office, AM - Arizona Virtual Office, AM - Colorado Virtual Office, AM - Oregon Virtual Office, AM - Washington St Virt. Office, AM - Idaho Virtual Office, AM - Nevada Virtual Office, AM - Utah Virtual Office, AM - Montana Virtual Office
Remote Working: No
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Equal Employment Opportunity
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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