Underwriter Position Full Time Insurance

AVP/VICE PRESIDENT, CONTRACT SURETY UNDERWRITING OFFICER

Job Openings AVP/VICE PRESIDENT, CONTRACT SURETY UNDERWRITING OFFICER

About the job AVP/VICE PRESIDENT, CONTRACT SURETY UNDERWRITING OFFICER

InsuranceJob Category: Finance / Accounting - Policy Underwriting

To bring leading talent into the organization and foster a culture of innovation and excellence , we encourage professionals from wide range of backgrounds and industries to apply and:

Use your credit/financial along with your analytical and relationship building skills to support the bonding needs of national and mid-market contractors and companies.

Experience a customized training program dedicated to those new joiners outside of the insurance industry.

A role as a Surety Underwriter will open up a world of opportunity in a growing and innovative industry. We are an insurance leader committed to developing our people, focusing on our customers, and building a sustainable future for our communities.

Our AVP/Vice President, Contract Surety Underwriting Officer are responsible for:

Working with national and mid-market contractors to support their bonding needs (you will be trained on basic analysis tools and frameworks)

Developing creative solutions to achieve Zurichs underwriting strategy, while addressing customer needs

This position will require approximately 20% travel and a company car will be provided.

As an AVP/Vice President, Contract Surety Underwriting Officer you will be responsible for utilizing your sales/marketing, relationship building and analytical skills to analyze and underwrite new and renewal Surety business.

This is a market facing position and we are looking for someone with a strong sales mindset who will proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities, as well as identify growth opportunities. Building strong relationships with distributors (agents and brokers) and our customers in support of business retention and acquisition of new business is a key responsibility of this role. Identifying growth opportunities by determining our customers insurance needs and providing the right solutions will also be a critical responsibility of this position.

Our AVP/Vice President, Contract Surety Underwriting Officer is responsible for:

Handling of a large book of prominent accounts

Adherence to underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws, regulations and the Zurich Way of underwriting.

AVP Contract Surety Underwriting Officer Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area in Finance, Accounting, or Banking

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area in Finance, Accounting, or Banking

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area in Finance, Accounting, or Banking

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area in Finance, Accounting, or Banking

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Vice President, Contract Surety Underwriting Officer Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area in Finance, Accounting, or Banking

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area in Finance, Accounting, or Banking

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area in Finance, Accounting, or Banking

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area in Finance, Accounting, or Banking

Strong managerial, team building, and organizational skills

Knowledge in risk selection and assessment

Technical knowledge of insurance industry operations and processes

Security Clearance Required: No

Full-time

Relocation Assistance Available - No

Bonus Eligible - Yes

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Minimum Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent

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