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pspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan style=color:#1d2d3eZurich North America is looking for a Commercial Surety Underwriter (Account Executive or AVP Level) to join our Commercial Surety team in the West region. This position can be based out of our San Francisco office, one of our offices in SoCal (Los Angeles or Irvine) or Virtual within Northern CA (Walnut Creek, Concord, Sacramento etc.)./span/span/span/pp /pp class=xspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspanspan style=color:blackThe Commercial Surety Underwriter is a uniquely technical role in the underwriting world. In this position you will be responsible for the overall account management, business development and analysis of a highly complex book of Commercial Surety Accounts. Our ideal candidate will have a can-do positive attitude, strong financial background including credit analysis, excellent communication and presentation skills, time management skills, and the ability to further develop and sharpen established negotiation skills. /span/spanspan style=color:#1d2d3eUnderwriters will use the Zurich Way of Underwriting /span/span/span/span/pp class=x /pp class=xspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eFramework within delegated authority levels on highly complex assignments ensuring a high-level service to customers. /span/span/span/span/pp class=xspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/pp class=xspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspanspan style=color:blackThis is a great opportunity for an experienced Commercial Surety Underwriter to use their analytical skills, their entrepreneurial spirit, along with their ability to develop and maintain relationships with our West region Brokers and Customers to write profitable business.  /span/span/span/span/span/pp class=xspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eThis role will be filled at either the Account Executive (5T level) or AVP (6T level). The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position./span/span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eAdditional responsibilities will include:br /span/span/span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eProactively seek renewal and new account opportunities./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eQualify accounts to meet with the organizations appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity. Negotiate Terms Conditions and close deals./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eCross-Sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eUpdate required systems with details of broker/client visits and account status within specified time frame./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eCalculate Target Price accurately by utilizing underwriting tools appropriately./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eDiagnose and develop recommendations to solve unique business unit and customer problems./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eDemonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eAdminister and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manuals./span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eWork at the highest authority limits on assignments utilizing the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination./span/span/span/span/li/ulpbrspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eAccount Executive Basic Qualifications:/span/span/span/span/pp /pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting, Banking experience brOR"¯ /span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area brOR"¯ /span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackZurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting, Banking experience brOR"¯ /span/span/span/span/li/ulullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackZurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in claims or underwriting support area brAND /span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackKnowledge of legal and regulatory guidelines"¯ /span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackKnowledge of Microsoft Office"¯ /span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackExperience working under deadlines /span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackExperience working in a fast-paced team environment"¯ /span/span/span/span/li/ulp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:blackOR/span/span/span/spanbr /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eAVP Basic Qualifications: br /span/span/span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking areabrOR/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areabrAND/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eKnowledge of Microsoft Office/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eKnowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eExperience working in a team environment/span/span/span/span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3e brPreferred Qualifications:  br /span/span/span/span/pullispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eBachelor's Degree/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eSurety knowledge/experience and knowledge of the legal and regulatory guidelines/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eUnderstanding of structure of broker relationships/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eAbility to analyze and understand complicated credit assessments, trends, and strategies/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eInvestigative skills (curiosity) to develop an understanding of business strategies, trends, complex contracts, assessment of long-term obligations and organizational character among other aspects of our customers/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eAbility to coherently articulate these strategies and financial concepts formulating fact-based conclusions and recommendations/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3ePrior experience managing/growing profitable portfolio of customers/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eNegotiation experience with brokers and large, international, and national organizations/span/span/span/span/lilispan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspanspan style=color:#1d2d3eStrong verbal and written communication skills/span/span/span/span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifspan /span/span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifCompensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, click a href=style=color:blue;text-decoration:underlinehere/a. Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases. bCandidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education. /bThe salary provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.span style=color:#242424 The combined salary range for this position is /spanspan style=color:black$90,000.00 - $165,000.00/span. span style=color:#242424The starting salary range for the /spanspan style=color:#1d2d3eAccount Executive/spanspan style=color:#242424 is /spanspan style=color:black$90,000.00 - $135,000.00/span span style=color:#242424and for the AVP/span span style=color:#242424is /spanspan style=color:black$115,000.00/span - span style=color:black$165,000.00/span./span/span/pdiv/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=target=_blankstyle=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=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. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet /span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0pxspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifZurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. 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