Western Contract Surety Underwriter - Large Accounts

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

Job summary

Zurich North America seeks a Contract Surety Underwriter to strengthen our portfolio across 13 Western States. The role focuses on underwriting large contract surety, managing complex assignments, and expanding broker relationships in a market-facing capacity across the West.

Travel about 20% is expected while collaborating with top-tier agents and brokers; the position is open to candidates in multiple states including Utah.

Qualifications

• Experience with surety lines of business and underwriting guidelines.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and time restraints for quotes.
• Strong broker/agency relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Surety experience

Underwriting

Broker relations

MS Office

Time quotes constraints

Team collaboration

Negotiation

Large accounts management

Education

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice (Associate Degree)

College degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich North America seeks a Contract Surety Underwriter to strengthen our portfolio across 13 Western States. The role focuses on underwriting large contract surety, managing complex assignments, and expanding broker relationships in a market-facing capacity across the West.

Travel about 20% is expected while collaborating with top-tier agents and brokers; the position is open to candidates in multiple states including Utah.