Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director - Commercial Surety

Overview

Zurich North America is looking for an Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director to join our Commercial Surety team within one of the following locations : Chicago, Schaumburg, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, or Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
• Qualify accounts to meet the organization’s appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity. Negotiate Terms & Conditions and close deals.
• Cross-Sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
• Update required systems with details of broker / client visits and account status within the specified time frame.
• Calculate Target Price accurately by utilizing underwriting tools appropriately.
• Diagnose and develop recommendations to solve unique business unit and customer problems.
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry.
• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manuals.
• Work at the highest authority limits on assignments utilizing the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination.

Qualifications

Executive Underwriter – Basic Qualifications :

AVP, Underwriting Director – Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00- $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the AVP level is $98,500.00 - $165,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the VP level is $130,000.00- $215,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

Legal and Equal Opportunity

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. Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Location and Schedule

Location(s) : AM - Chicago, AM - Schaumburg, AM - Ohio Virtual Office, AM - Wisconsin Virtual Office, AM - Indiana Virtual Office, AM - Michigan Virtual Office

Remote Working : Yes

Schedule : Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered : No

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