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Zurich North America · 7 hours ago

Contract Surety Underwriter (Executive or Director Level)

Denver, CO

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$102K/yr - $217K/yr

5+ years exp

Zurich North America is seeking a motivated Contract Surety Underwriter at the Executive or Director Level to strengthen their portfolio and enhance client relationships. This market-facing role involves managing large accounts, underwriting new and renewal business, and building strategic broker relationships across the Western States.

CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead with impact by managing complex large accounts

Travel with purpose, approximately 20% across the region

Grow your network working with top-tier agents and brokers

Make decisions that matter with clear accountability and broad authority

Underwriting and analyzing new and renewal business for large contract surety

Navigating complex assignments with confidence and autonomy

Building and maintaining strategic broker and agency relationships

Ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements

Qualification

Surety underwritingFinance backgroundAccounting knowledgeBroker relationshipsCredit assessment analysisMicrosoft OfficeTeam collaborationNegotiation skills

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting or Banking experience OR

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting or Banking experience OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice 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, Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting, Banking. 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, Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting, Banking. 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

College Degree Highly preferred

Strong Finance and accounting background needed

Advanced knowledge and practice of Surety Bonds

Established Broker relationships

Ability to interact with the C-Suite

Ability to investigate and analyze complicated credit assessments, trends, business strategies and organizational character among other aspects of our customers

Ability to coherently articulate these strategies and financial concepts formulating fact based conclusions and recommendations

Prior experience managing/growing profitable portfolio of customers

Negotiation experience with large, international and national organizations

Strong team building and organizational skills