Surety Underwriter OR Account Executive

Zurich North America is currently looking for a Contract Surety Underwriter to join our New York Office.. This is a highly technical and market facing position and requires experience with Surety lines of business. This position will require approximately 20% travel. Our ideal candidate would live in one of the following locations: New York, NY.

 

This role will be filled at either the Surety Underwriter or Account Executive 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.

 

This role is responsible for the following:

 

• Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business
• Managing 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 

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

Surety Underwriter:

 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  AND
• Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment
• Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines

 

OR

 

Account Executive:

 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Banking, or Market Facing area.
  OR 
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing area.
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
  AND
• Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
• Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
• Experience with Microsoft Office

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Established broker relationships.
• Sales execution mindset
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

 

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office l