AVP, Underwriting Director Surety

Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: Amherst
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

pspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifInvest your career with an industry you can bank on…Insurance! Zurich North America is currently looking for an Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director to join our large account contract space. We are looking for someone to work from one of the following major cities/states: Columbus, Indianapolis, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Schaumburg, or Wisconsin./span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifYour bright ideas and determination will help us drive positive impact with our customers, communities, and each other. Our global footprint and 148 years of experience enables you to develop your skills and put your problem-solving expertise to use while working with a wide range of Fortune 500® companies. /span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifTo bring leading talent into the organization and foster a strongculture of innovation and excellence/strong, we strongencourage professionals from wide range of backgrounds /strongand industries to apply and: /spanbrspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif /span/pul type=discli style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifJoin a strongglobal company/strong that gives you strongempowermen/strongt over your own activities and decisions/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifUse strongyour financial/credit/accounting acumen/strong along with your analytical and customer focus to support our team /span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifHave the strongautonomy/strong and fstrongreedo/strongm to be successful in your career/span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifThis is a highly technical and market facing position and requires experience with Surety lines of business. We are open to hiring talent located within different locations. This position will require approximately 20-25% travel./span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifThis role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director- Contract Surety officer 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./span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifThis role is responsible for the following:/span/pp /pul type=discli style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifProduction and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifManaging of a large book of prominent accounts/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifInternal marketing and production within Zurich North America in support of our cross-sell efforts /span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifExecution of the external marketing strategy/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifAdherence to underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws, regulations, and the Zurich Way of underwriting/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifEstablish new as well as develop existing agency and broker relationships/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifWorking within limits and authorities on assignments of varying degrees of complexity /span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif /span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifExecutive Underwriter Basic Qualifications:/span/pp /pul type=discli style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing, spanFinance, Accounting, or Banking area./span/spanbrspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifOR/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifHigh School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area/spanbrspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifOR/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifZurich approved Apprenticeship program including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, /spanspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifMarket Facing, spanFinance, Accounting, or Banking area./span/spanbrspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifOR/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifZurich approved Apprenticeship program including an associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifKnowledge of Microsoft Office/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifExperience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifExperience working in a team environment./span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifOR/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifAVP, Underwriting Director Qualifications:/span/pp /pul type=discli style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, /spanspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifMarket Facing, spanFinance, Accounting, or Banking area./span/spanbrspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifOR/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/spanbrspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifOR/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years in the Underwriting, /spanspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifMarket Facing, spanFinance, Accounting, or Banking area./span/spanbrspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifOR/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifExperience with Microsoft Office/span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif /span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifPreferred Qualifications:/span/pp /pul type=discli style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifBachelor’s Degree /span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifEstablished broker relationships./span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifSales execution mindset/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifCreative problem-solving skills/span/lili style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifStrong verbal and written communication skills /span/li/uldiv/divp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifYour pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The combined salary range for this position is $100,000.000- $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $100,000.00 - $165,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%. For the AVP, Underwriting Director is $130,000.00- $215,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 40%./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptWe offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards a title= href=https://www.zurichna.com/careers/benefits target=_selfhere/a.]/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptstrong /strong/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptstrongWhy Zurich?/strong/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptAt Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. 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®./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptJoin us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich 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./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptZurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033./span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptstrong /strong/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0ptstrongPlease note:/strong Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal./span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifLocation(s): AM - Ohio Virtual Office, AM - Columbus, AM - Indianapolis, AM - Indiana Virtual Office, AM - Iowa Virtual Office, AM - Kansas Virtual Office, AM - Kentucky Virtual Office, AM - Minneapolis, AM - Minnesota Virtual Office, AM - Missouri Virtual Office, AM - Montana Virtual Office, AM - Pennsylvania Virtual Office, AM - Schaumburg, AM - Wisconsin Virtual OfficebrRemote Working: YesbrSchedule: Full TimebrEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No br brspan style=color:ffffffLinkedin Recruiter Tag: LI-RA1 LI-ASSOCIATE LI-REMOTE /span/span/pp /pp /p

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