Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Large Contract Surety

Job description

Zurich’s Large Contract West Region Surety Team  is looking for a motivated Contract Surety Underwriter  to help us strengthen our portfolio, elevate our client relationships, and make a lasting impact across the 13 Western States.

This is a highly technical position and requires experience with Surety lines of business.

At Zurich, we foster a collaborative, purpose-driven culture  with the backing of a global brand . You’ll have the opportunity to:

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

This market-facing role  will be within the West region and we’re open to talent located anywhere in the following states: Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Montana, Oregon, California, Nevada and Arizona. You’ll play a critical role in managing and expanding a portfolio of domestic and international large accounts while driving business development and retention.

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

This role will be filled at either the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter 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. 

Underwriting Specialist Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Banking, Mortgage, Finance, 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, Banking, Mortgage, Finance, 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 

OR

Executive Underwriter Required Qualifications:

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, Finance, Accounting or Banking experience

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

Preferred Qualifications:

College Degree Highly preferred

Strong Finance and accounting background needed

Advanced knowledge and practice of Surety Bonds

Established Broker relationships

Ability to interact with the C-Suite

Ability to investigate and analyze complicated credit assessments, trends, business strategies and organizational character among other aspects of our customers

Ability to coherently articulate these strategies and financial concepts formulating fact based conclusions and recommendations.

Prior experience managing/growing profitable portfolio of customers

Negotiation experience with large, international and national organizations

Strong team building and organizational skills

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The combined salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $165,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $100,000.00 - $165,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. (Learn more about Total Rewards here .)

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - California Virtual Office, AM - Albuquerque, AM - Arizona Virtual Office, AM - Colorado Virtual Office, AM - Denver, AM - Fresno, AM - Gold River, AM - Idaho Virtual Office, AM - Irvine, AM - Las Vegas, AM - Los Angeles, AM - Montana Virtual Office, AM - Nevada Virtual Office, AM - New Mexico Virtual Office, AM - Orange County, AM - Oregon Virtual Office, AM - Phoenix, AM - Portland, AM - Remote Work (US), AM - Sacramento, AM - Salt Lake City, AM - San Diego, AM - San Francisco, AM - Scottsdale, AM - Seattle, AM - Utah Virtual Office, AM - Walnut Creek, AM - Washington St Virt. Office

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  

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