Regional Contract Surety Underwriter | Hybrid/Remote

Zurich NA; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America’s Large Contract West Region Surety Team is seeking a Contract Surety Underwriter to strengthen its portfolio across 13 Western States and elevate client relationships.

This market-facing role combines underwriting expertise with business development, offering autonomy and the chance to travel ~20% across the region. Talent located anywhere in the listed Western states is considered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in underwriting, banking, mortgage, finance, or market-facing area (or 6+ years in claims/underwriting support).
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an associate degree and 1+ years in relevant area or 4+ years in claims/underwriting support.
• Knowledge of lines of business and regulatory guidelines; time restraints for quotes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Negotiation experience

Team building

C-suite interaction

Broker relationship management

Credit assessment analysis

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich North America’s Large Contract West Region Surety Team is seeking a Contract Surety Underwriter to strengthen its portfolio across 13 Western States and elevate client relationships.

This market-facing role combines underwriting expertise with business development, offering autonomy and the chance to travel ~20% across the region. Talent located anywhere in the listed Western states is considered.