Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety

Contract Surety Underwriter

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.

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 upon 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 of 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

AVP, Underwriting Director Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Zurich in North America 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.

Location(s)

Remote Working

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered

No

Recruiter Tag

#LI-RA1 #LI-DIRECTOR

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