Surety Underwriter; Executive or Director Level

Contract Surety Underwriter (Executive or Director Level)

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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. This is a highly technical position and requires experience with Surety lines of business.

At Zurich, we foster a collaborative, purpose-driven culture with the backing of a global brand
. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead with impact by managing complex large accounts
• Travel with purpose, approximately 20% across the region
• Grow your network working with top-tier agents and brokers
• Make decisions that matter with clear accountability and broad authority
• Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business for large contract surety
• Navigating complex assignments with confidence and autonomy
• Build and maintain strategic broker and agency relationships
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market‑Facing area, Finance, Accounting or Banking experience
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market‑Facing area, Finance, Accounting or Banking experience
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with 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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market‑Facing area, Finance, Accounting, Banking
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market‑Facing area, Finance, Accounting, Banking
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Experience with Microsoft Office

• 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, formulating fact‑based conclusions and recommendations
• Prior experience managing/growing a profitable portfolio of customers
• Negotiation experience with large, international and national organizations
• Strong team building and organizational skills

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%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code 1033.

Position is ideally based in San Francisco, but we’re open to talent located anywhere in the West Region. Remote Working:
Hybrid.

Schedule:

Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No.