Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter - Large Contract Surety

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Bonuses and merit increases

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a motivated Contract Surety Underwriter to help strengthen their portfolio and client relationships. This market-facing role involves managing large accounts, underwriting new and renewal business, and building strategic partnerships. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and related experience in underwriting or finance. The competitive salary range is $75,000.00 - $165,000.00 depending on experience level, along with bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Underwriting, Banking, or related fields.
• Knowledge of compliance with underwriting guidelines.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex large accounts for contract surety.
• Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business.
• Build and maintain strategic broker and agency relationships.

Skills

Experience with Surety lines of business

Underwriting knowledge

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team building

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

College Degree

Job description

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your career has room to grow. Zurich’s Large Contract West Region Surety Teamis looking for a motivatedContract Surety Underwriterto help us strengthen our portfolio, elevate our client relationships, and make a lasting impact across the 13 Western States.

This is a highly technical position and requires experience with Surety lines of business.

• Lead with impact by managing complex large accounts
• Travel with purpose, approximately 20% across the region
• Grow your network working with top-tier agents and brokers
• Make decisions that matter with clear accountability and broad authority

Thismarket-facing rolewill be within the West region and we’re open to talent located anywhere in the following states: Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Montana, Oregon, California, Nevada and Arizona. You’ll play a critical role in managing and expanding a portfolio of domestic and international large accounts while driving business development and retention.

• 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

This role will be filled at either the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Underwriting Specialist Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Banking, Mortgage, Finance, or Market Facing area.
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Banking, Mortgage, Finance, or Market Facing area.
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
  AND
• Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
• Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Executive Underwriter Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting or Banking experience
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area,Finance, Accounting or Banking experience
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
  AND
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
• Experience working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• College Degree Highly preferred
• Strong Finance and accounting background needed
• Advanced knowledge and practice of Surety Bonds
• Ability to interact with the C-Suite
• Ability to investigate and analyze complicated credit assessments, trends, business strategies and organizational character among other aspects of our customers
• Ability to coherently articulate these strategies and financial concepts formulating fact based conclusions and recommendations.
• Prior experience managing/growing profitable portfolio of customers
• Negotiation experience with large, international and national organizations
• Strong team building and organizational skills

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The combined salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $165,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $100,000.00 - $165,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here .]

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

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