Contract Surety Market Facing Underwriter (Senior or AVP)
Company: Zurich Insurance
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Zurich Insurance is currently looking for an experienced
Contract Surety Market Facing Underwriter in the West Region.This
is a highly technical and market facing position and requires
experience with Surety lines of business. This position will be
located in San Francisco, CA and will support a multi-state book of
business in the west. This position will require approximately 20%
travel and a company car will be provided.As a Contract Surety
Underwriting Officer at Zurich, you will be responsible for
utilizing your sales/marketing, relationship building and
analytical skills to analyze and underwrite new and renewal Surety
business. This is a market facing position and we are looking for
someone with a strong sales mindset who will proactively seek
renewal and new account opportunities, as well as identify growth
opportunities. 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. Identifying growth opportunities by determining our
customer's insurance needs and providing the right solutions will
also be a critical responsibility of this position.This role will
be filled at either the Senior or AVP 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. Our Senior/AVP Market Facing Underwriting Officer is
responsible for: Production and underwriting of new and renewal
Surety business Handling 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 Senior Surety Market Facing
Underwriter Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent
and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market
Facing area. 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 AVP, Surety
Market Facing Underwriter Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma
or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting
or Market Facing area. 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 or Market Facing area OR Zurich Certified Insurance
Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of
experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area Preferred
Qualifications: Advanced knowledge and practice of Surety Bonds
Strong managerial, team building, and organizational skills
Established Broker relationships Strong relationship, presentation
skills, negotiation and leadership skills Ability to interact with
the C-Suite Knowledge in risk selection and assessment Ability to
manage complex portfolios Technical knowledge of insurance industry
operations and processes Knowledge of loss trends, triangles and
ratemaking As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must
adhere to our COVID-related health and safety protocols (
https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq ), including, without
limitation, a requirement that employees attest as to their
vaccination status with a YES/NO, and upload proof of vaccination
status, or negative COVID test results when allowable, to a
third-party vendor. These are continuously re-evaluated and the
requirements may change at any time. A future with Zurich. What can
go right when you apply at Zurich? Now is the time to move forward
and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique
perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive
sustainable change together. 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. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career
development opportunities, and we foster an environment where
voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity,
and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next
evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter
future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we
serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package
for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive
compensation. Please click here to learn more. As a global company,
Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We
recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique
perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity
and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our
customers' expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis
of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran
status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet
Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or
employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the
property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred
vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume
submission. Location(s): AM - San Francisco, AM - Sacramento Remote
Working: No Schedule: Full Time Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-KJ1
#LI-HYBRIDNearest Major Market: San Francisco Nearest Secondary
Market: Oakland
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