VP, Senior Underwriting Officer 117515 Zurich North America is currently looking for a Contract Surety Underwriter **to join our large account contract space.** . This is a highly technical and market facing position and requires experience with Surety lines of business. **We are open to hiring talent located within the Central US at different locations.** This position will require approximately 20% travel. Our ideal candidate would live in one of the following locations: Atlanta, Tampa, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Overland Park, Nashville or New Orleans. This role is responsible for the following: + Production and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business + Managing of a large book of prominent accounts + 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 VP, Senior Underwriting Officer Qualifications - 7T: + High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing areaOR + High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaOR + Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years in the Underwriting, or Market Facing areaOR + Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area + Experience with Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications: + Highly preferred In-depth knowledge of Surety line/s of business and the 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 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 ). A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich? Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. 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