Senior Surety Underwriter

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life Insurance

Hybrid work opportunities

Flexible working time

No dress code

Annual Bonus

Learning & Development Programs

Friendly working atmosphere

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Warsaw is looking for a Senior Surety Underwriter to shape the future of their new Polish branch. The candidate will manage facility and bond underwriting for corporate clients, conduct credit analyses, and negotiate terms. A strong background in Surety underwriting with 7+ years of experience and excellent communication skills in Polish and English are required. The role offers private medical care, annual bonuses, and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Surety underwriting, especially for large industrial clients.
• Proven track record in managing profitable underwriting portfolios.
• Deep understanding of surety market and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility and bond underwriting for corporate clients.
• Conduct creditworthiness and risk analyses.
• Monitor market trends and adapt strategies.

Skills

Surety underwriting experience

Financial analysis

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused mindset

Collaboration

Fluency in Polish

Fluency in English

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

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Senior Surety Underwriter

Place of work: Warsaw

Shape the future of Surety business in our new Polish branch! If you enjoy making decisions, negotiating with business partners, and want to have a tangible impact on the industrial/large corporate surety segment, this opportunity is for you.

Your Responsibilities

• Independently manage facility and bond underwriting for corporate clients, conduct creditworthiness and risk analyses, prepare quotations, and negotiate terms, bond wordings, indemnities, and other recourse documents in line with local and group standards
• Implement and manage surety contracts for domestic business
• Monitor market trends and emerging risks; adapt strategies to maintain competitiveness
• Collaborate closely with other LOBs, Sales, and Claims on cross-line opportunities

Your Profile

• 7+ years of experience in Surety underwriting, with strong preference for large industrial corporate clients
• Strong financial analysis skills, with the ability to review and interpret financial statements to assess the creditworthiness of Surety clients
• Proven track record in managing profitable underwriting portfolios and strategic initiatives
• Deep understanding of surety market, products, and regulations
• In-depth knowledge of Surety bond wordings and associated documentation
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualifications preferred
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Proactive, independent, customer-focused, and collaborative mindset
• Fluent in Polish and English (spoken and written); German language skills are an advantage

We offer:

• Private medical care
• Life Insurance
• Hybrid work opportunities
• Flexible working time
• No dress code
• Annual Bonus
• Learning & Development Programs
• Friendly and collaborative working atmosphere

Who we are:

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi-line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 75 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry-leading total shareholder returns. We set benchmarks in Commercial Insurance and are committed to delivering high-quality services for our customers every day. At our new Future Branch in Warsaw, we’re looking for colleagues who want to help shape Zurich’s next chapter in Poland. Join us to create a brighter future for insurance - together.

Does this role feel like the right next step in your career? We look forward to receiving your online application (CV; cover letter optional) via the ‘Apply now’ button.