Zurich Insurance · 10 hours ago
Executive Underwriter, Contract Surety
San Francisco County, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$102K/yr - $164K/yr
5+ years expZurich Insurance is seeking a motivated Contract Surety Underwriter to join their Large Contract West Region Surety Team. This role involves managing and expanding a portfolio of large accounts, driving business development, and ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines.
Financial ServicesInsuranceProductivity Tools
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
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
Benefits
Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%
Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 20%
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
Company
Zurich Insurance
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-07IPO
Leadership Team
Aleksandar Vidovic
CEO
Walter Jopp
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