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Zurich North America · 2 weeks ago

AVP, Underwriting Director- Core Contract Surety

Rocky Hill, CT

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $215K/yr

5+ years exp

Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions. They are seeking an AVP, Underwriting Director for their Core Contract Northeast Region Surety Division, responsible for underwriting and analyzing new and renewal Surety business while building client relationships.

CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Rich Adams

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

Surety underwriting experienceRisk assessmentNegotiation skillsMicrosoft OfficeBroker relationshipsTeam environment experienceCustomer serviceOralWritten communicationRelationship building

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 OR

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