Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety

Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety

Zurich North America is seeking a Contract Surety Underwriter to join our large account contract space. This highly technical, market‑facing role requires experience with Surety lines of business. We are open to hiring talent located in the East region at multiple locations, with a preference for candidates based in Chicago. This position requires approximately 20% travel. Eligible locations include Atlanta, Dallas, Florida Virtual, Ft. Lauderdale, Georgia Virtual, Houston, Kansas Virtual, Miami, Overland Park, and Texas Virtual.

Responsibilities

• Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business
• Managing 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 and guidelines, insurance laws, regulations, and the Zurich Way of underwriting
• Establish new and develop existing agency and broker relationships
• Working within limits and authorities on assignments of varying degrees of complexity

Executive Underwriter (Level III) Basic Qualifications

AVP, Underwriting Director Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00‑$215,000.00. Proposed salary ranges are $98,500.00‑$165,000.00 for the Executive Underwriter with a 15% short‑term incentive bonus, and $130,000.00‑$215,000.00 for the AVP, Underwriting Director with a 20% short‑term incentive bonus.

Benefits

Zurich offers a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents, including competitive compensation, short‑term incentive bonuses, merit increases, and other rewards.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Zurich North America 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.

Location & Remote Work

Locations : AM – Michigan Virtual Office, Atlanta, Dallas, Overland Park, Chicago, Houston, Kansas Virtual Office, Texas Virtual Office, Florida Virtual Office, Wisconsin Virtual Office, Georgia Virtual Office, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami.

Remote Working : Yes

Schedule : Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered : No

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