AVP Underwriting Officer OR VP, Senior Underwriting Officer

Zurich North America is looking for a Market Facing Underwriter-Surety (AVP or VP) to join our Surety Large Contract Accounts West team. Ideally this role will be based out of San Francisco but may be located elsewhere in the West Region. The position will require approximately 20% travel and a company car will be provided. 

 

This Market Facing Underwriter – Large Contract Surety Accounts role is a part of the West Region comprising of the 13 Western States. The position is responsible for managing both domestic and international Large Accounts and an assigned portfolio of Large targeted prospects. This is a highly technical and market facing position that requires significant experience with Contract Surety or comparable credit analysis. 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.

 

The Market Facing Underwriter responsibilities include:
 

• Underwriting and analyzing new and renewal Large Accounts
• Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules 
• Developing and maintaining national agency and broker relationships
• Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments 
• Clear and distinct accountability for business results

 

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. 

 
Basic Qualifications:

 

AVP, Surety Underwriting Officer
 

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

 

OR

 

VP, Senior Underwriting Officer
 

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

• Advanced knowledge and practice of Surety Bonds
• Established Broker relationships
• Ability to interact with the C-Suite
• Ability t