Contract Surety Underwriter – Large Accounts Leader (Hybrid)

Zurich NA; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter for the Large Contract West Region Surety team. This market-facing role focuses on managing and expanding a portfolio of domestic and international large accounts with significant authority and collaboration with top-tier brokers and agents.

The position requires experience in surety underwriting, strong knowledge of guidelines, and the ability to travel approximately 20% across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting or market facing roles related to surety.
• Knowledge of underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work with complex large accounts and travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business for large contract surety.
• Navigate complex assignments with autonomy and strong decision making.
• Build and maintain strategic broker and agency relationships.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Underwriting

Surety knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

College degree

Job description

Zurich North America is seeking an Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter for the Large Contract West Region Surety team. This market-facing role focuses on managing and expanding a portfolio of domestic and international large accounts with significant authority and collaboration with top-tier brokers and agents.

The position requires experience in surety underwriting, strong knowledge of guidelines, and the ability to travel approximately 20% across the region.