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Zurich 56 Company Ltd

Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety

Zurich 56 Company Ltd, Lansing, Michigan, United States

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Zurich North America

is currently looking for a Contract Surety Underwriter

to join our large account contract space.

This is a highly technical and market-facing position and requires experience with Surety lines of business.

We are open to hiring talent located within the east region at different locations.

This position will require approximately 20% travel. Our ideal candidate would live in Chicago. We are open to one of the following locations: Atlanta, Dallas, Florida Virtual, Ft. Lauderdale, Georgia Virtual, Houston, Kansas Virtual, Miami, Overland Park or Texas Virtual.

Responsibilities

Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business

Managing 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

Executive Underwriter (Level III) Basic Qualifications

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

AVP, Underwriting Director Qualifications

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 Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Established broker relationships

Creative problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Compensation For the Executive Underwriter the proposed salary range is $98,500.00 - $165,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP, Underwriting Director the range is $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

Locations: AM - Michigan Virtual Office, AM - Atlanta, AM - Dallas, AM - Overland Park, AM - Chicago, AM - Houston, AM - Kansas Virtual Office, AM - Texas Virtual Office, AM - Florida Virtual Office, AM - Wisconsin Virtual Office, AM - Georgia Virtual Office, AM - Detroit, AM - Ft. Lauderdale, AM - Miami.

Remote Working: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

Zurich 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.

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