Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Surety

Zurich Insurance is currently looking for an Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director– Core Contract Northeast Region Surety Division.

This is a highly technical and market facing position and requires experience with Surety lines of business. This position will be located in Boston Massachusetts, other locations may be considered for the right candidate. This position will require approximately 20% 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.

As a member of Zurich's Surety Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills. Specifically, you will underwrite and analyze new and renewal Surety business utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of higher technical complexity ensuring a high-level service to customers. Our Underwriters are Client Externally Focused, and the job’s core deliverables rely on delivering service to external clients and/or customers.

Typically involves building relationships and promoting the company.

Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business

Handling of 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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Apprenticeprogram including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Apprenticeprogram including an associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  AND
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
• Experience working in a team environment

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking 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 of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  AND
• Experience with Microsoft Office

• Bachelor’s Degree
• In-depth knowledge of Surety line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
• Ability to effectively assess risk
• 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

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