Zurich North America
Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety
Zurich North America, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Contract Surety Underwriter – Executive Underwriter / AVP, Underwriting Director (Contract)
Zurich is currently looking for a Contract Surety Underwriter (Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director) to work in the State of Texas, ideally from our Dallas or Houston area office or virtually within the State of TX.
The Contract Surety Underwriter will analyze and underwrite a book of new and renewal business. Underwriters will use the Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on highly complex assignments, ensuring a high‑level service to customers. In this role you will partner with brokers and use a strong sales execution mindset to write profitable business.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
Complete detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
Qualify accounts to meet the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
Make agent/broker/customer and on‑site calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.
Negotiate terms & conditions and close deals.
Cross‑sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
Participate in sales team meetings as related to assigned brokers and/or territory.
Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
Update required systems with details of broker/client visits and account status within the specified time frame.
Serve as key contact for assigned target accounts.
Develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by the Business Unit.
Contribute to the development of underwriting manuals, programs and guidelines.
Lead complex technical or long‑term (over 6 months) business projects to implement new or changed systems, programs or products.
Investigate, recommend and implement leading‑edge technical solutions when they meet customer needs.
Executive Underwriter Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market‑Facing, Finance, Accounting, Banking area.
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice (Associate Degree) and 3+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market‑Facing, Finance, Accounting, Banking area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice (Associate Degree) and 8+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience working under time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
Experience working in a team environment.
AVP Underwriting Director Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7+ years of experience in Underwriting, Market‑Facing, Finance, Accounting or Banking area.
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice (Associate Degree) and 5+ years in Underwriting, Market‑Facing, Finance, Accounting or Banking area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice (Associate Degree) and 12+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Microsoft Office experience.
Location AM - Addison, AM - Dallas, AM - Houston, AM - Texas Virtual Office, AM - Austin, AM - San Antonio
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered No
Equal Opportunity Employer Zurich North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Contract Surety Underwriter will analyze and underwrite a book of new and renewal business. Underwriters will use the Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on highly complex assignments, ensuring a high‑level service to customers. In this role you will partner with brokers and use a strong sales execution mindset to write profitable business.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
Complete detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
Qualify accounts to meet the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
Make agent/broker/customer and on‑site calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.
Negotiate terms & conditions and close deals.
Cross‑sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
Participate in sales team meetings as related to assigned brokers and/or territory.
Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
Update required systems with details of broker/client visits and account status within the specified time frame.
Serve as key contact for assigned target accounts.
Develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by the Business Unit.
Contribute to the development of underwriting manuals, programs and guidelines.
Lead complex technical or long‑term (over 6 months) business projects to implement new or changed systems, programs or products.
Investigate, recommend and implement leading‑edge technical solutions when they meet customer needs.
Executive Underwriter Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market‑Facing, Finance, Accounting, Banking area.
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice (Associate Degree) and 3+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market‑Facing, Finance, Accounting, Banking area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice (Associate Degree) and 8+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience working under time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
Experience working in a team environment.
AVP Underwriting Director Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7+ years of experience in Underwriting, Market‑Facing, Finance, Accounting or Banking area.
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice (Associate Degree) and 5+ years in Underwriting, Market‑Facing, Finance, Accounting or Banking area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice (Associate Degree) and 12+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Microsoft Office experience.
Location AM - Addison, AM - Dallas, AM - Houston, AM - Texas Virtual Office, AM - Austin, AM - San Antonio
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered No
Equal Opportunity Employer Zurich North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance.
#J-18808-Ljbffr