Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety

Zurich Insurance • Owings Mills, MD

62d • Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich North America is currently looking for an Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety to work out of our Owing 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.   This role is responsible for the following:   Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business Managing of 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

Requirements

• Executive Underwriter:   High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Banking, Mortgage, Finance,  or Market Facing area.OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support areaOR 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.OR 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.
• AVP, Underwriting Director: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting, Banking.OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaOR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting, Banking.OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaAND Experience with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• Established broker relationships.
• Sales execution mindset
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business
• Managing of 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees