Senior Regional Contract Surety Underwriter

Zurich NA; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America seeks a Contract Surety Underwriter for the Large Contract West Region team. This market-facing role focuses on managing large accounts across 13 Western States with approximately 20% travel, building broker relationships and expanding a domestic and international client portfolio.

The role can be filled at Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter level, depending on experience, with robust collaboration across teams and a strong compliance mindset.

Qualifications

• Underwriting experience in surety lines.
• Experience with large contract surety accounts preferred.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Underwriting experience

Broker relationships

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich North America seeks a Contract Surety Underwriter for the Large Contract West Region team. This market-facing role focuses on managing large accounts across 13 Western States with approximately 20% travel, building broker relationships and expanding a domestic and international client portfolio.

The role can be filled at Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter level, depending on experience, with robust collaboration across teams and a strong compliance mindset.