Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Large Contract Surety

Lead with Impact

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

Grow Your Network

Play a critical role in managing and expanding a portfolio of domestic and international large accounts while driving business development and retention.

Underwriting and Analysis

• Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business for large contract surety
• Navigate complex assignments with confidence and autonomy
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements

Strategic Relationships

• Build and maintain strategic broker and agency relationships

Required Qualifications

• Underwriting Specialist: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Banking, Mortgage, Finance, or Market Facing area. OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Banking, Mortgage, Finance, or Market Facing area. OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area. AND Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business Experience with Microsoft Office
• Executive Underwriter: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting or Banking experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting or Banking experience OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 profitable portfolio of customers
• Negotiation experience with large, international and national organizations
• Strong team building and organizational skills

Benefits

• Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation.
• You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases.
• We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

About the Role

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: