Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Contract Surety

Zurich Insurance Group•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich Insurance is currently looking for an Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter – Contract Surety Division to join us in our Atlanta office. This is a highly technical and market facing position and requires experience with Surety lines of business. This position will require about 25% travel. Compensation includes base salary with Short Term Incentive Plan or Global Specialties Incentive Plan eligibility, as well as a generous 401K match. As a member of Zurich's Surety Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills. Specifically, you will underwrite and analyze existing accounts and seek new Surety business utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of higher technical complexity ensuring a high-level service to customers. Our Underwriters are Client Externally Focused, and the job’s core deliverables rely on delivering service to external clients and/or customers. Typically involves building relationships and promoting the company. Our Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter - Contract Surety is responsible for: Production and underwriting of new Surety accounts and existing business Internal 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 This role will be filled at either the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter 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.

Requirements

Underwriting Specialist – Contract Surety Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND Knowledge of Surety line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business Experience with Microsoft Office
Executive Underwriter, Contract Surety Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting 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 AND Knowledge of Microsoft Office Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business Experience working in a team environment Knowledge of Surety line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
In-depth knowledge of Contract Surety lines of business
Ability to effectively assess risk
Strong negotiation skills
Strong broker relationships in the State of GA
Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiation
Possess a high level of customer service by meeting or exceeding broker and or customer expectations with respect to required deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines

Responsibilities

Production and underwriting of new Surety accounts and existing business
Internal 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