Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety

Recruitment Consultant for Zurich North America

Zurich North America is currently looking for a Contract Surety Underwriter to join our large account contract space. This highly technical and market‑facing position requires experience with surety lines of business. We are open to hiring talent located within the east region at different locations, with approximately 20% travel. Ideal candidates will be based in Chicago but locations include Atlanta, Dallas, Florida Virtual, Ft. Lauderdale, Georgia Virtual, Houston, Kansas Virtual, Miami, Overland Park, or Texas Virtual.

This role will be filled at the Executive Underwriter (Level III) or AVP, Underwriting Director – Contract Surety Officer level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based on the applicant’s experience and skill set.

Responsibilities

• Production and underwriting of new and renewal surety business.
• Managing a large book of prominent accounts.
• Internal marketing and production within Zurich North America to support cross‑sell efforts.
• Executing external marketing strategy.
• Adhering to underwriting rules, guidelines, insurance laws, regulations, and the Zurich Way of underwriting.
• Establishing new and developing existing agency and broker relationships.
• Working within limits and authorities on assignments of varying degrees of complexity.

Executive Underwriter (Level III) Basic Qualifications

AVP, Underwriting Director Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00–$215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $98,500.00–$165,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the AVP, Underwriting Director this range is $130,000.00–$215,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

Additional benefits may include short‑term incentive bonuses and merit increases. Learn more about our Total Rewards by clicking here (link removed).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zurich 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.

Locations

Remote Working

Yes.

Schedule

Full Time.

Employment Sponsorship Offered

No.

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