Senior Commercial Surety Underwriting Executive

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Zurich Insurance Company Full time

Zurich Insurance Company is looking for a skilled professional to take on the role of Commercial Surety Underwriting Officer at either the AVP or VP level within the North Central region. This position entails overseeing a diverse portfolio of Commercial Surety Accounts, driving business growth, and applying robust financial and negotiation expertise.

The responsibilities associated with this position include:

  • Actively pursuing new business ventures.
  • Negotiating terms and conditions effectively.
  • Cross-selling additional products.
  • Maintaining precise records within designated timelines.

Furthermore, the Underwriting Officer will be tasked with identifying and resolving challenges faced by business units and clients, implementing underwriting guidelines, and handling assignments that require high technical proficiency.

Basic qualifications for the AVP level include a high school diploma or equivalent along with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. For the VP level, candidates should possess 7 to 14 years of experience in underwriting or market-facing roles, in addition to a high school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred qualifications encompass a Bachelor's Degree, experience in surety, and strong analytical capabilities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage and expand a profitable customer portfolio, negotiate with confidence, and communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.

This is an excellent opportunity to excel as a Commercial Surety Underwriting Officer with Zurich Insurance Company.



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