Market Facing Underwriter III- Large Contracts/Surety

Zurich North America is looking for a Market Facing Underwriter III to join our Surety Large Contract Accounts East team.

Ideally this role will be based out of the Philadelphia / New Jersey / New York City region, but may be located elsewhere in the East Region.

The position will require approximately 20% travel.

This Market Facing Underwriter III Large Contract Surety Accounts role is part of the Eastern region of the country. 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 III 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

Basic 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
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice 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 :

• 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

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ().