Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety

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 locations including Atlanta, Dallas, Florida Virtual, Ft. Lauderdale, Georgia Virtual, Houston, Kansas Virtual, Miami, Overland Park or Texas Virtual.

Role Level

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 a large book of prominent accounts
• Internal marketing and production within Zurich North America to support 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 and 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

Compensation

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 short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP, Underwriting Director is $130,000.00 – $215,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%. 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.

Equal Employment 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.

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