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Zurich, also known as Zurich Insurance and Zurich Insurance Group, is a leading provider of multi-line insurance products for customers around the world. Since
Executive Underwriter – AVP Underwriting Director, Large Contract Surety
Location
Arizona + 8 moreAll locations: Arizona | California | Colorado | Idaho | Montana | Nevada | Oregon | Utah | Washington
Posted
81 days ago
Salary
$100.2K - $217K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Executive Underwriter – AVP Underwriting Director, Large Contract Surety
Zurich Insurance Group
• Lead with impact by managing complex large accounts • Travel with purpose, approximately 20% across the region • Grow your network working with top-tier agents and brokers • Make decisions that matter with clear accountability and broad authority • Underwriting and analyzing new and renewal business for large contract surety • Navigating complex assignments with confidence and autonomy • Building and maintaining strategic broker and agency relationships • Ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5+ years experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting or Banking
- OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support
- OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting or Banking
- OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience working with time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
- Experience working in a team environment
- For AVP Underwriting Director: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area
- OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5+ years in Underwriting or Market Facing area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support area
- Preferred: College Degree and Strong Finance and accounting background
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
- Bonuses and merit increases
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