CHIEF INSURANCE UNDERWRITER

1 week ago

Boston MA, United States Zurich Insurance Full time

Executive Underwriter - Commercial Surety
Join Zurich Insurance as an
Executive Underwriter - Commercial Surety
The role expects a hybrid schedule with 3 days a week in office/marketplace, based out of our NYC or Parsippany locations.
Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
Qualify accounts to meet the organization’s appetite while balancing sound business opportunity.
Make agent/broker/customer and on‑site calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.
Cross‑sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90–120 days prior to effective date.
Update required systems with details of broker/client visits and account status within specified time frame.
Serve as key contact for assigned target accounts.
Develop strong broker and client networks relating to the industries underwritten by our Business Unit.
Lead complex technical or long‑term (over 6 months) business projects to implement new or changed systems, programs or products.
Investigate, recommend and implement leading‑edge technical solutions when they meet customer needs.
High School Diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of experience in Underwriting, Finance, Accounting, Banking or market‑facing area.
High School Diploma or equivalent with 6+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprenticeship program (Associate Degree) with 1+ year of experience in Underwriting, Finance, Accounting, Banking or market‑facing area.
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprenticeship program (Associate Degree) with 4+ years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support area.
Knowledge of line(s) of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Experience handling large commercial accounts.
Highly preferred in‑depth knowledge of Surety line(s) of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines.
Bachelor’s degree.
Microsoft Office experience.
Ability to effectively assess risk.
Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win‑win negotiation.
Possess a high level of customer service by meeting or exceeding broker and/or customer expectations with respect to required deadlines.
Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines.
The proposed salary range is $122,875.00 – $201,250.00 with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility of 15%. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases.
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.
Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer, disability/vets.
Massachusetts (Virtual Office), New York, Parsippany, Boston.
Remote Working: Hybrid. xrczosw
Schedule: Full time.
Employment sponsorship offered: No.

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