pspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackZurich North America is currently looking for an experienced Contract Surety Underwriter in the South Central region.b/bThis is a highly technical and market facing position and requires experience with Surety lines of business. The ideal location for the new hire is Houston, Texas. However, there is flexibility in the location of this opportunity including our offices in Houston (ideally), Dallas, or Metairie, Louisiana. Alternatively, you could work virtually out of Little Rock, Arkansas, San Antonio, or Austin, Texas. This positionwill require approximately 20% travel and a company car will be provided./span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifThis role will be filled at either the Account Executive or AVP, Underwriting 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/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackAs a member of Zurichs 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./span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackThis role is responsible for the following:/span/span/span/pp/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackProduction and underwriting of new and renewal Surety business/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackManaging of a large book of prominent accounts/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackInternal marketing and production within Zurich North America in support of our cross-sell efforts/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackExecution of the external marketing strategy/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackAdherence to underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws, regulations, and the Zurich Way of underwriting/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackEstablish new as well as develop existing agency and broker relationships/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackWorking within limits and authorities on assignments of varying degrees of complexity/span/span/span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackAccount Executive Basic Qualifications:/span/span/span/pp/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting, BankingbrOR/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:#1d2d3eHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrOR/span/span/span/li/ulullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:#1d2d3eZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area,Finance, Accounting, BankingbrOR/span/span/span/li/ulullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:#1d2d3eZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims orUnderwriting Support areabrAND/span/span/span/li/ulullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:#1d2d3eKnowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:#1d2d3eKnowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:#1d2d3eExperience with Microsoft Office/span/span/span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackAVP, Underwriting Officer Basic Qualifications:/span/span/span/pp/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrOR/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackZurich Certified Apprenticeprogram including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areabrOR/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackZurich Certified Apprenticeprogram including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrAND/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackKnowledge of Microsoft Office/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackExperience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackExperience working in a team environment/span/span/span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackPreferred Qualifications:/span/span/span/pp/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackBachelor’s Degree/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackIn-depth knowledge of Surety line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackAbility to effectively assess risk/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackStrong negotiation skills/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackStrong broker relationships/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackSuperior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiation/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackPossess a high level of customer service by meeting or exceeding broker and or customer expectations with respect to required deadlines/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackExcellent oral and written communication skills/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:blackStrong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines/span/span/span/li/uldiv/divpbrspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifAs a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (a href=https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq target=_blankhttps://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq/a)./span/span/pp/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifA future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich /span/span/pp/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifNow 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. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click a href=https://www.zurichna.com/careershere/a to learn more./span/span/pp/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifAs a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. 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If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission./span/span/pp/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifLocation(s): AM - Houston, AM - Dallas, AM - Texas Virtual Office, AM - Arkansas Virtual Office, AM - MetairiebrRemote Working: YesbrSchedule: Full TimebrEmployment Sponsorship Offered:No/span/spanspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifbrbrspan style=color:#ffffffLinkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-MF1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID/span/span/span/pp/pp/p