Executive Underwriter Contract Surety

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

Preferred Qualifications

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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