Zurich Insurance Company
Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety
Zurich Insurance Company, El Paso, Texas, United States
Zurich Insurance is currently looking for an Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety Division. 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 South region at different locations. Our ideal candidate would live in Mississippi or Alabama. We are open to hiring talent for our offices in Ridgeland, MS or Birmingham, AL. We may, at the discretion of the hiring manager, be open to hiring remotely in Mississippi or Alabama. This position will require about 25% travel.
This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director 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.
Compensation includes base salary with short-term incentive eligibility, as well as a generous 401K match.
Our Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director, Contract Surety is responsible for :
Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business
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, Contract Surety 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
Knowledge of Surety lines of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
Underwriting Director, Contract Surety Basic 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 of experience 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
In-depth knowledge of Contract Surety lines of business
Ability to effectively assess risk
Strong negotiation skills
Strong broker relationships in South region, specifically Mississippi and / or Alabama
Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiation
Possess a high level of customer service by meeting or exceeding broker and or customer expectations with respect to required deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national / local filing regulations and guidelines
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.
Location(s) : AM - Alabama Virtual Office, AM - Mississippi Virtual Office, AM - Birmingham
Remote Working : Hybrid
Schedule : Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered : No
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This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director 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.
Compensation includes base salary with short-term incentive eligibility, as well as a generous 401K match.
Our Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director, Contract Surety is responsible for :
Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business
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, Contract Surety 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
Knowledge of Surety lines of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
Underwriting Director, Contract Surety Basic 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 of experience 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
In-depth knowledge of Contract Surety lines of business
Ability to effectively assess risk
Strong negotiation skills
Strong broker relationships in South region, specifically Mississippi and / or Alabama
Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiation
Possess a high level of customer service by meeting or exceeding broker and or customer expectations with respect to required deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national / local filing regulations and guidelines
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.
Location(s) : AM - Alabama Virtual Office, AM - Mississippi Virtual Office, AM - Birmingham
Remote Working : Hybrid
Schedule : Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered : No
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