AVP, Underwriting Director- Core Surety

AVP, Underwriting Director – Core Contract Surety

Zurich Insurance is seeking an AVP, Underwriting Director – Core Contract Surety (or Executive Underwriter) to join our Surety Underwriting Team in Boston, MA (other locations may be considered). Position requires about 20% travel.

As a member of Zurich's Surety Underwriting Team, you will fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills. You will underwrite and analyze new and renewal Surety business using The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority. You will deliver high‑level service to external clients, build relationships and promote the company.

• 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.
• Establish new and develop existing agency & broker relationships.
• Work within limits and authorities on assignments of varying complexity.

Executive Underwriter

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 5+ years in Underwriting or Market‑Facing/Finance/Accounting/Banking OR
• High School Diploma; 10+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support OR
• Zurich Certified Apprentice program with associate degree; 3+ years in Underwriting or Market‑Facing/Finance/Accounting/Banking OR
• Zurich Certified Apprentice; associate degree; 8+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support (AND)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
• Experience working in a team environment.

AVP, Underwriting Director

• High School Diploma; 7+ years in Underwriting or Market‑Facing/Finance/Accounting/Banking OR
• High School Diploma; 14+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice; associate degree; 5+ years in Underwriting or Market‑Facing/Finance/Accounting/Banking OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice; associate degree; 12+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support (AND)
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• In‑depth knowledge of Surety lines and legal/regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to assess risk effectively.
• Strong negotiation skills and broker relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations.

Combined salary range: $98,500.00 – $. AVP: $ – $, short‑term incentive bonus eligibility 20%;
Executive Underwriter: $98,500.00 – $, short‑term incentive bonus eligibility 15%.

• Boston, MA (other locations may be considered).
• Hybrid remote working.
• Full time.

Zurich 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.

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