Surety Underwriter; Executive or Director Level

Contract Surety Underwriter (Executive or Director Level)

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your career has room to grow. Zurich’s Large Contract West Region Surety Team is looking for a motivated Contract Surety Underwriter (Executive or Director Level) to help us strengthen our portfolio, elevate our client relationships, and make a lasting impact across the 13 Western States.

• Underwriting and analyzing new and renewal business for large contract surety
• Navigating complex assignments with confidence and autonomy
• Building and maintaining strategic broker and agency relationships
• Ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements

• Basic Qualifications
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  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting, or Banking (or equivalent) OR 10+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with Associate Degree and 3+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting, or Banking OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with Associate Degree and 8+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support area AND Knowledge of Microsoft Office AND Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business AND Experience working in a team environment
• Preferred Qualifications
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  • College Degree highly preferred
  • Strong finance and accounting background needed
  • Advanced knowledge and practice of surety bonds
  • Established broker relationships
  • Ability to interact with the C‑Suite
  • Ability to investigate and analyze complicated credit assessments, trends, business strategies and organizational character among other aspects of our customers
  • Ability to coherently articulate these strategies and financial concepts formulation fact‑based conclusions and recommendations
  • Prior experience managing/growing profitable portfolio of customers
  • Negotiation experience with large, international and national organizations
  • Strong team building and organizational skills

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. The combined salary range for this position is $ – $. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $ – $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the AVP, Underwriter Director is $ – $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

San Francisco, Arizona Virtual Office, California Virtual Office, Denver, Seattle, Washington Virtual Office

Hybrid

Full Time

No

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