Commercial Surety Underwriting Officer

17 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Zurich Insurance Company Full time
Commercial Surety Underwriting Officer

Zurich North America is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Surety Underwriting Officer to join our Commercial Surety team within the North Central region.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
  • Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity. Negotiate Terms & Conditions and close deals.
  • Cross-Sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
  • Update required systems with details of broker/client visits and account status within specified time frame.
  • Calculate Target Price accurately by utilizing underwriting tools appropriately.
  • Diagnose and develop recommendations to solve unique business unit and customer problems.
  • Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry.
  • Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manuals.
  • Work at the highest authority limits on assignments utilizing the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area 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 in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area 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 AND Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business AND Experience working in a team environment
  • Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree, Surety knowledge/experience and knowledge of the legal and regulatory guidelines, Understanding of structure of broker relationships, Ability to analyze and understand complicated credit assessments, trends, and strategies, Investigative skills (curiosity) to develop an understanding of business strategies, trends, complex contracts, assessment of long-term obligations 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 brokers and large, international, and national organizations, Strong verbal and written communication skills

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time.



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