Zurich North America · 3 weeks ago
Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Surety
Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions. They are seeking an Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director to manage Surety lines of business, focusing on underwriting and analyzing new and renewal Surety business while building relationships and promoting the company.
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Responsibilities
Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business
Handling 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, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
Zurich Certified Apprentice program including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area OR
Zurich Certified Apprentice program 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
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, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area OR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
Experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
In-depth knowledge of Surety line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
Ability to effectively assess risk
Strong negotiation skills
Strong broker relationships
Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiation
Possess a high level of customer service by meeting or exceeding broker and or customer expectations with respect to required deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
Benefits
Short-term incentive bonus of 15%
Short-term incentive bonus of 20%
Comprehensive employee benefits package
Company
Zurich North America
Zurich American Insurance is an international commercial property-casualty insurance provider. It is a sub-organization of Zurich Insurance Group.
Funding
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