Zurich North America
Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety
Zurich North America, Lansing, Michigan, United States
Zurich North America is currently looking for a
Contract Surety Underwriter
to join our large account contract space. This highly technical and market‑facing position requires experience with Surety lines of business and involves approximately 20% travel. Our ideal candidate would live in Chicago, but we are open to talent located within the east region at various locations including Atlanta, Dallas, Florida Virtual, Ft. Lauderdale, Georgia Virtual, Houston, Kansas Virtual, Miami, Overland Park, or Texas Virtual.
This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter (Level III) or AVP, Underwriting Director (Contract Surety Officer) level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.
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 to support cross‑sell efforts
Execution of the external marketing strategy
Adherence to underwriting rules, guidelines, insurance laws, regulations, and the Zurich Way of underwriting
Establish new and 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. OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area OR
Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market‑Facing area. OR
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 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 in the Underwriting or Market‑Facing area OR
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
At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00 – $215,000.00. The Executive Underwriter range is $98,500.00 – $165,000.00 with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The AVP, Underwriting Director range is $130,000.00 – $215,000.00 with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
Location(s): 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.
As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Zurich in 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. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.
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Contract Surety Underwriter
to join our large account contract space. This highly technical and market‑facing position requires experience with Surety lines of business and involves approximately 20% travel. Our ideal candidate would live in Chicago, but we are open to talent located within the east region at various locations including Atlanta, Dallas, Florida Virtual, Ft. Lauderdale, Georgia Virtual, Houston, Kansas Virtual, Miami, Overland Park, or Texas Virtual.
This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter (Level III) or AVP, Underwriting Director (Contract Surety Officer) level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.
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 to support cross‑sell efforts
Execution of the external marketing strategy
Adherence to underwriting rules, guidelines, insurance laws, regulations, and the Zurich Way of underwriting
Establish new and 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. OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area OR
Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market‑Facing area. OR
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 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 in the Underwriting or Market‑Facing area OR
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
At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00 – $215,000.00. The Executive Underwriter range is $98,500.00 – $165,000.00 with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The AVP, Underwriting Director range is $130,000.00 – $215,000.00 with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
Location(s): 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.
As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Zurich in 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. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.
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