Zurich Insurance
Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Surety
Zurich Insurance, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States
Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director– Core Contract Northeast Region Surety Division. This is a highly technical and market‑facing position requiring experience with Surety lines of business. Located in the upstate New York area or willing to travel weekly.
Responsibilities
Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business.
Handling 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 Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area.
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Zurich Certified Apprentice program including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area.
Zurich Certified Apprentice 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, Finance, Accounting, or Banking 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, Finance, Accounting, or Banking 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 Surety lines of business and legal and regulatory guidelines.
Ability to effectively assess risk.
Strong negotiation skills.
Strong broker relationships.
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.
Compensation Salary ranges from $98,500.00 to $215,000.00 for this role. For Executive Underwriter, the proposed salary rate is $98,500.00 – $130,000.00, with a short‑term incentive bonus of 15%. For AVP, Underwriting Director, the proposed salary rate is $165,000.00 – $215,000.00, with a short‑term incentive bonus of 20%.
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.
Location and Working Arrangements Location(s): AM - New York Virtual Office, AM - Pennsylvania Virtual Office
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Finance and Sales
Industries Insurance
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Responsibilities
Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business.
Handling 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 Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area.
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Zurich Certified Apprentice program including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area.
Zurich Certified Apprentice 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, Finance, Accounting, or Banking 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, Finance, Accounting, or Banking 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 Surety lines of business and legal and regulatory guidelines.
Ability to effectively assess risk.
Strong negotiation skills.
Strong broker relationships.
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.
Compensation Salary ranges from $98,500.00 to $215,000.00 for this role. For Executive Underwriter, the proposed salary rate is $98,500.00 – $130,000.00, with a short‑term incentive bonus of 15%. For AVP, Underwriting Director, the proposed salary rate is $165,000.00 – $215,000.00, with a short‑term incentive bonus of 20%.
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.
Location and Working Arrangements Location(s): AM - New York Virtual Office, AM - Pennsylvania Virtual Office
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Finance and Sales
Industries Insurance
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