Executive Underwriter – AVP Underwriting Director, Large Contract Surety
Zurich Insurance
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Arizona • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,200 - $217,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
UnderwritingAnalyzingFinanceAccountingBankingClaimsMarket FacingComplianceRegulatory RequirementsStrategic Relationship Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipDecision MakingAccountabilityAutonomyNetworkingTeamworkConfidenceCommunication
Certifications
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice