West Region Contract Surety Underwriter – Remote

Zurich NA; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich NA is seeking a motivated Contract Surety Underwriter for the West Region to strengthen portfolios, deepen client relationships, and provide strategic leadership across 13 Western States. The role emphasizes technical underwriting of large contract surety, autonomous decision-making, and close collaboration with top-tier brokers and agents. The position supports growth in domestic and international large accounts with travel.

Qualifications

• Underwriting and analyzing new and renewal business for large contract surety.
• Knowledge of line/s of business and regulatory guidelines.
• Experience with quotes on new and renewal business.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Underwriting

Market facing

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice (Associate Degree)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich NA is seeking a motivated Contract Surety Underwriter for the West Region to strengthen portfolios, deepen client relationships, and provide strategic leadership across 13 Western States. The role emphasizes technical underwriting of large contract surety, autonomous decision-making, and close collaboration with top-tier brokers and agents. The position supports growth in domestic and international large accounts with travel.