Zurich North America · 1 day ago
Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety
Michigan, United States
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $215K/yr
5+ years expZurich North America is currently looking for a Contract Surety Underwriter to join our large account contract space. This role is responsible for underwriting new and renewal Surety business while managing a large book of accounts and supporting marketing efforts.
CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Rich Adams
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing 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, or Market Facing 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
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing 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, or Market Facing 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
Bachelor's Degree
Established broker relationships
Sales execution mindset
Creative problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Short-term incentive bonuses
Merit increases
Company
Zurich North America
Zurich American Insurance is an international commercial property-casualty insurance provider. It is a sub-organization of Zurich Insurance Group.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Bracken
Chief Financial Officer
Ann Chai
Chief Risk Officer
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