ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE OR AVP- UNDERWRITING OFFICER
Zurich North America is currently looking for a Contract Surety Underwriter to join our large account contract space. .This is a highly technical and market facing position and requires experience with Surety lines of business.
We are open to hiring talent located within the Central US at different locations. This position will require approximately 20% travel.
Our ideal candidate would live in one of the following locations : Atlanta, Tampa, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Overland Park, Nashville or New Orleans.
This role will be filled at either the Account Executive or AVP, Underwriting Officer 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
Account Executive (Level II) Basic Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Banking, or Market Facing area.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing area.
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
- 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
Underwriting Officer-AVP (Level III) Basic Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing area.
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area
- Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing area.
- Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
- Experience working in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Bachelor's Degree
- Established broker relationships.
- Sales execution mindset
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https : / / www.
zurichna.com / careers / faq).
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As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience.
Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals.
We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business.
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