VP, Contract Surety Underwriter

Zurich Insurance

103d • $98,500 - $215,000 • Remote

About The Position

Zurich Insurance is currently looking for a AVP or VP, Contract Surety Underwriting Officer - Core Contract Surety Division. This is a highly technical and market facing position and requires experience with Surety lines of business. We are open to hiring talent located within the South region at different locations. Our ideal candidate would live in Mississippi or Alabama. We are open to hiring talent for our offices in Ridgeland, MS or Birmingham, AL. We may, at the discretion of the hiring manager, be open to hiring remotely in Mississippi or Alabama. This position will require about 25% travel. This role will be filled at either the AVP or VP 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

• 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 South region, specifically Mississippi and/or Alabama
• 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 and renewal Surety 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

Benefits

• Base salary with short-term incentive eligibility
• Generous 401K match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED