Surety Underwriting Officer

3 weeks ago

Vergennes, Vermont, United States Zurich Insurance Company Ltd Full time
Job Title: AVP, Surety Underwriting Officer or VP, Senior Underwriting Officer

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Surety Underwriting Officer or Senior Underwriting Officer to join our team in Texas, preferably based in our Dallas area office.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business, utilizing the Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels. This role requires strong sales execution skills, excellent communication, and negotiation abilities to write profitable business.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
  • Complete detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth 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.
  • Participate in Sales Team meetings as related to assigned brokers and/or territory.
  • Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
  • Update required systems with details of broker/client visits and account status within specified time frames.
  • Serve as key contact for assigned target accounts.
  • Develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.
  • Contribute to the development of underwriting manuals, programs, and guidelines.
  • Lead complex technical or long-term business projects to implement new or changed systems, programs, or products.
  • Investigate, recommend, and implement leading-edge technical solutions when they meet customer needs.
Requirements:
  • AVP, Surety Underwriting Officer: 6+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area, or 10+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support area, or Zurich-approved Apprenticeship program.
  • VP, Senior Underwriting Officer: 7+ years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing area, or 14+ years in Claims or Underwriting Support area, or Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
  • Experience working in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Highly preferred In-depth knowledge of Surety lines of business and legal and regulatory guidelines.
  • Highly preferred Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Microsoft Office experience.
  • Ability to effectively assess risk.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Strong broker relationships.
  • 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.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations, and guidelines.
About Zurich:

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd is a leading global organization with over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business; we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Please click here to learn more about our employee benefits package and competitive compensation.

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