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Zurich NA Executive Underwriter OR AVP Underwriting Director - Large Contract Surety in Sacramento, California
Executive Underwriter OR AVP Underwriting Director - Large Contract Surety
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Join a team where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your career has room to grow. Zurich’s Large Contract West Region Surety Team is looking for a motivated Contract Surety Underwriter to help us strengthen our portfolio, elevate our client relationships, and make a lasting impact across the 13 Western States.
This is a highly technical position and requires experience with Surety lines of business.
At Zurich, we foster a collaborative, purpose-driven culture with the backing of a global brand . You’ll have the opportunity to:
Lead with impact by managing complex large accounts
Travel with purpose , approximately 20% across the region
Grow your network working with top-tier agents and brokers
Make decisions that matter with clear accountability and broad authority
This market-facing role will be within the West region and we’re open to talent located anywhere in the following states: Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Montana, Oregon, California, Nevada and Arizona. You’ll play a critical role in managing and expanding a portfolio of domestic and international large accounts while driving business development and retention.
Underwriting and analyzing new and renewal business for large contract surety
Navigating complex assignments with confidence and autonomy
Building and maintaining strategic broker and agency relationships
Ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements
This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter or AVP Underwriting Director 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.
Executive Underwriter Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting or Banking experienceOR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaOR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting or Banking experienceOR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaAND
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a team environment
OR
AVP Underwriting Director Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing,Finance, Accounting, or Banking 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 of experience 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
Preferred Qualifications:
College Degree Highly preferred
Strong Finance and accounting background needed
Advanced knowledge and practice of Surety Bonds
Established Broker relationships
Ability to interact with the C-Suite
Ability to investigate and analyze complicated credit assessments, trends, business strategies and organizational character among other aspects of our customers
Ability to coherently articulate these strategies and financial concepts formulating fact based conclusions and recommendations.
Prior experience managing/growing profitable portfolio of customers
Negotiation experience with large, international and national organizations
Strong team building and organizational skills
Your 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 combined salary range for this position is $100,200.00 - $217,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $100,200.00 - $164,100.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%. The proposed salary range for the AVP, Underwriting Director is $132,500.00 - $217,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 40%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here .]
Why Zurich?
At 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®.
Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.
Zurich 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.
Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
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Remote Working: No
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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