Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety

Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety

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Zurich Insurance is currently looking for an Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety

• This is a highly technical and market facing position and requires experience with Surety lines of business. Ideal candidate for this position will be located in Owings Mills, Maryland; Hybrid - East PA; Bethesda, Maryland; DC or North VA. This position will require approximately 20% travel.

This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety 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.

As a member of Zurich's Surety Underwriting Team you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills. Specifically, you will underwrite and analyze new and renewal Surety business utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of higher technical complexity ensuring a high-level service to customers. Our Underwriters are Client Externally Focused and the job's core deliverables rely on delivering service to external clients and / or customers. Typically involves building relationships and promoting the company.

This is a great opportunity to utilize your management skills to help us profitably manage our Core Contract Surety book. This is a critical leadership position that will focus on developing our underwriting talent and driving and cultivating broker relationships.

We are looking for a Leader that will exercise strong technical underwriting knowledge while managing a team of production underwriters. A Leader that will empower, develop, and drive a cohesive team in delivering on our strategy in an appetite appropriate manner that strengthens our market positioning. This role requires an influential approach to business relationships and oversight on strategic underwriting practices.

To analyze and underwrite highly complex new and renewal business, under minimal direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework as a subject matter expert, ensuring a high-level service to customers.

Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

Executive Underwriter :

AVP, Underwriting Director :

Preferred Qualifications

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for this position is $103,300.00- $223,700.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter level is $103,300.00 - $169,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP, Underwriting Director level is $136,500.00- $223,700.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Location(s)

AM - Owings Mills, AM - Pennsylvania Virtual Office, AM - Maryland Virtual Office, AM - Virginia Virtual Office, AM - Washington DC, AM - Washington DC Virt. Office

Remote Working : Hybrid

Schedule : Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered : No

EOE Disability / Veterans

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