Zurich Insurance Company
AVP, Underwriting Officer Or VP Senior Underwriting Officer
Zurich Insurance Company, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213
Zurich North America is currently seeking a
Contract Surety Underwriter
to join our large account contract space. This highly technical, market-facing position requires experience with Surety lines of business. We are open to hiring talent located in the east region at various locations. The role involves approximately 20% travel. Our preferred candidate would reside in Chicago, but we are also considering candidates in Atlanta, Dallas, Florida Virtual, Ft. Lauderdale, Georgia Virtual, Houston, Kansas Virtual, Miami, Overland Park, or Texas Virtual. This position will be filled at the
AVP, Underwriting Officer
or
VP Senior Underwriting Officer
level. The final level will be determined based on the applicant's experience and skills relative to the qualifications listed. Responsibilities include:
Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business Managing a large book of prominent accounts Internal marketing and production to support Zurich North America's cross-sell efforts Executing external marketing strategies Adhering to underwriting rules, insurance laws, regulations, and Zurich's underwriting standards Establishing and developing agency and broker relationships Working within assigned limits and authorities on complex assignments Qualifications for Underwriting Officer - AVP (Level III):
High School Diploma or equivalent plus 5+ years in underwriting or market-facing roles High School Diploma or equivalent plus 10+ years in claims or underwriting support Zurich-approved Apprenticeship program including an associate degree plus 3+ years in underwriting or market-facing roles Zurich-approved Apprenticeship including an associate degree plus 8+ years in claims or underwriting support Proficiency in Microsoft Office Experience managing time-sensitive quotes for new and renewal business Teamwork experience Qualifications for VP, Senior Underwriting Officer:
High School Diploma or equivalent plus 7+ years in underwriting or market-facing roles High School Diploma or equivalent plus 14+ years in claims or underwriting support Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an associate degree plus 5+ years in underwriting or market-facing roles Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an associate degree plus 12+ years in claims or underwriting support Experience with Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree Established broker relationships Sales-driven mindset Creative problem-solving skills Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033 as an insurance provider. We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Locations:
Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Florida Virtual Office, Ft. Lauderdale, Georgia Virtual Office, Houston, Kansas Virtual Office, Miami, Overland Park, Texas Virtual Office Remote Work:
Yes Schedule:
Full Time Employment Sponsorship: Not Offered LinkedIn Recruiter Tags: #LI-RA1 #LI-DIRECTOR
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Contract Surety Underwriter
to join our large account contract space. This highly technical, market-facing position requires experience with Surety lines of business. We are open to hiring talent located in the east region at various locations. The role involves approximately 20% travel. Our preferred candidate would reside in Chicago, but we are also considering candidates in Atlanta, Dallas, Florida Virtual, Ft. Lauderdale, Georgia Virtual, Houston, Kansas Virtual, Miami, Overland Park, or Texas Virtual. This position will be filled at the
AVP, Underwriting Officer
or
VP Senior Underwriting Officer
level. The final level will be determined based on the applicant's experience and skills relative to the qualifications listed. Responsibilities include:
Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business Managing a large book of prominent accounts Internal marketing and production to support Zurich North America's cross-sell efforts Executing external marketing strategies Adhering to underwriting rules, insurance laws, regulations, and Zurich's underwriting standards Establishing and developing agency and broker relationships Working within assigned limits and authorities on complex assignments Qualifications for Underwriting Officer - AVP (Level III):
High School Diploma or equivalent plus 5+ years in underwriting or market-facing roles High School Diploma or equivalent plus 10+ years in claims or underwriting support Zurich-approved Apprenticeship program including an associate degree plus 3+ years in underwriting or market-facing roles Zurich-approved Apprenticeship including an associate degree plus 8+ years in claims or underwriting support Proficiency in Microsoft Office Experience managing time-sensitive quotes for new and renewal business Teamwork experience Qualifications for VP, Senior Underwriting Officer:
High School Diploma or equivalent plus 7+ years in underwriting or market-facing roles High School Diploma or equivalent plus 14+ years in claims or underwriting support Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an associate degree plus 5+ years in underwriting or market-facing roles Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an associate degree plus 12+ years in claims or underwriting support Experience with Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree Established broker relationships Sales-driven mindset Creative problem-solving skills Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033 as an insurance provider. We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Locations:
Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Florida Virtual Office, Ft. Lauderdale, Georgia Virtual Office, Houston, Kansas Virtual Office, Miami, Overland Park, Texas Virtual Office Remote Work:
Yes Schedule:
Full Time Employment Sponsorship: Not Offered LinkedIn Recruiter Tags: #LI-RA1 #LI-DIRECTOR
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