Contract Surety Underwriter - Hybrid (Atlanta)

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. in Atlanta is seeking an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter for Contract Surety. The role focuses on underwriting and marketing, building broker relationships, and delivering high-level service to external clients.

Travel about 25% is required, with hybrid work in the Atlanta area. You will assess new and existing Surety accounts, adhere to underwriting guidelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote cross-sell strategies within

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3+ years of underwriting or market facing experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with Associate Degree and 1+ year in Underwriting or Market Facing area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with Associate Degree and 4+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support
• Knowledge of Surety lines of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
• Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Production and underwriting of new Surety accounts and existing business
• Internal marketing and production within Zurich North America in support of 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

Skills

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. in Atlanta is seeking an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter for Contract Surety. The role focuses on underwriting and marketing, building broker relationships, and delivering high-level service to external clients.

Travel about 25% is required, with hybrid work in the Atlanta area. You will assess new and existing Surety accounts, adhere to underwriting guidelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote cross-sell strategies within