Executive Underwriter – AVP Underwriting Director, Large Contract Surety

Role Overview

• 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
• Underwriting and analyzing new and renewal business for large contract surety
• Navigating complex assignments with confidence and autonomy
• Building and maintaining strategic broker and agency relationships
• Ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5+ years experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting or Banking
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting or Banking
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience working with time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
• Experience working in a team environment
• For AVP Underwriting Director: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Preferred: College Degree and Strong Finance and accounting background

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
• Bonuses and merit increases