What are the responsibilities and job description for the AVP/VP, Contract Surety Underwriting Officer position at Zurich Insurance Group?
Zurich Insurance is currently looking for an AVP / VP, Contract Surety Underwriting Officer, within in our Core Contract Surety Division. This is a highly technical and market facing position and requires experience with Surety lines of business. This position will sit in Florida (preference to be in Orlando or Tampa) and require about 25% travel within the state of Florida.
This role will be filled at either the AVP or VP level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.
As a member of Zurich's Surety Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills. Specifically, you will underwrite and analyze new and renewal Surety business utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of higher technical complexity ensuring a high-level service to customers. Our Underwriters are Client Externally Focused and the job's core deliverables rely on delivering service to external clients and / or customers. Typically involves building relationships and promoting the company.
Our AVP / VP, Contract Surety Underwriting Officer is responsible for :
- Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business
- Internal marketing and production within Zurich North America in support of our cross-sell efforts
- Execution of the external marketing strategy
- Adherence to underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws, regulations and the Zurich Way of underwriting
- Establish new as well as develop existing agency and broker relationships
- Working within limits and authorities on assignments of varying degrees of complexity
Required Qualifications :
AVP, Contract Surety Underwriting Officer Basic Qualifications :
VP, Contract Surety Underwriting Officer Basic Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https : / / www.zurichna.com / careers / faq).
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Location(s) : AM - Florida Virtual Office
Remote Working : Hybrid
Schedule : Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered : No
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