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Executive Underwriter Contract Surety

Executive Underwriter Contract Surety

Zurich 56 Company LtdOwings Mills, MD, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Zurich North America is currently looking for an Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director - Contract Surety to work out of our Owings Mills, MD office. This is a highly technical and market-facing position and requires experience with Surety lines of business. This position will require approximately 20% travel.

This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director - Contract Surety Officer level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business
  • Managing a book of prominent accounts
  • External marketing and production within Zurich North America in support of our 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 as well as develop existing agency and broker relationships
  • Working within limits and authorities on assignments of varying degrees of complexity

Basic Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Banking, Mortgage, Finance, or Market Facing area.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area.
  • Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Banking, Mortgage, Finance, or Market Facing area.
  • Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including 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 including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting, Banking.
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Established broker relationships.
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

    • Compensation

    At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The combined salary range for this position is $103,300.00 - $223,700.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter level is $103,300.00 - $169,100.00 with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP, Underwriting Director level is $136,500.00 - $223,700.00 with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

    Location & Working Arrangement

    Location(s) : AM - Owings Mills, AM - Washington DC, AM - Baltimore

    Remote Working : Hybrid

    Schedule : Full Time

    Employment Sponsorship Offered : No

    Legal & Equal Opportunity Statement

    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.

    Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

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