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Zurich Insurance · 1 month ago

AVP, Underwriting Director- Core Contract Surety

Boston, MA

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $215K/yr

7+ years exp

Zurich Insurance is currently looking for an Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director for their Core Contract Northeast Region Surety Division. This highly technical position involves underwriting and analyzing new and renewal Surety business while ensuring high-level service to customers and building relationships with external clients.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

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 lines experienceUnderwriting skillsRisk assessmentMicrosoft OfficeNegotiation skillsTeam environment experienceBroker relationshipsCustomer serviceCommunication skills

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 bonuses

Merit increases

Company

Zurich Insurance

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Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi-line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 75 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry-leading total shareholder returns.

Founded in 1872

Zürich, Zurich, CHE

10001+ employees