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Executive Underwriter / AVP, Underwriting Director Contract Surety

Zurich Insurance , Boston, MA Hybrid Remote Full Time, Contract

Zurich Insurance is currently looking for an Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director Core Contract Northeast Region Surety Division. This is a highly technical and market facing position and requires experience with Surety lines of business. The position will be located in Boston, Massachusetts, other locations may be considered for the right candidate. It will require approximately 20% travel.

Responsibilities

• Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business
• Handling of a large book of prominent accounts
• 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

Executive Underwriter Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
• Zurich Certified Apprentice program including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area OR
• Zurich Certified Apprentice 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

AVP, Underwriting Director Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• In-depth knowledge of Surety line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
• Ability to effectively assess risk
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong broker relationships
• 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

Compensation

For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass shortterm incentive bonuses and merit increases. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00$215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,500.00$165,000.00, with shortterm incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP, Underwriting Director it is $130,000.00$215,000.00, with shortterm incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

Employment Details

• Location: Boston, MA
• Remote Working: Hybrid
• Schedule: Full Time
• Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
• Seniority level: MidSenior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance.

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