Zurich North America
Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety
Zurich North America, Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Executive Underwriter / AVP, Underwriting Director – Contract Surety
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.
This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter 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 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
Qualifications – Executive Underwriter (Level III)
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
Qualifications – AVP, Underwriting Director
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
Sales execution mindset
Creative problem‑solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Compensation 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. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range. The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00–$215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,500.00–$165,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP, Underwriting Director is $130,000.00–$215,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
Benefits Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents and offers competitive compensation. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 and Employment Type 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. Employment Sponsorship Offered: No.
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This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter 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 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
Qualifications – Executive Underwriter (Level III)
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
Qualifications – AVP, Underwriting Director
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
Sales execution mindset
Creative problem‑solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Compensation 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. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range. The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00–$215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,500.00–$165,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP, Underwriting Director is $130,000.00–$215,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
Benefits Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents and offers competitive compensation. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 and Employment Type 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. Employment Sponsorship Offered: No.
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