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Zurich Insurance · 5 days ago

Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety

Houston County, GA

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $215K/yr

5+ years exp

Zurich North America is seeking a Contract Surety Underwriter to join their large account contract space. This role involves managing a significant book of accounts, executing marketing strategies, and adhering to underwriting guidelines. The ideal candidate will have experience in Surety lines of business and will work primarily in the east region, with potential locations including Chicago and Atlanta.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

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

Surety underwriting experienceBroker relationshipsMicrosoft OfficeSales execution mindsetCreative problem-solvingVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam collaboration

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

Comprehensive employee benefits package

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