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Managing large portfolios, building broker relationships, and analyzing complex financial and organizational strategies. | Experience in underwriting, finance, or banking, with strong relationship management and negotiation skills. | Contract Surety Underwriter (Executive or Director Level) 129682 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 (Executive or Director Level) 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 is ideally based in San Francisco , but we’re open to talent located anywhere in the West Region. 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 or 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. Basic Qualifications: Executive, Large Contract Surety Underwriter • 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 Director, Large Contract Surety Underwriter • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting, Banking.OR • 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, Market Facing area, Finance, Accounting, Banking.OR • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaAND • Experience with Microsoft Office 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 pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The combined salary range for this position is $102,000.00 -$217,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriter is $102,000.00 - $164,100.00,with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%. The proposed salary range for the AVP, Underwriter Director is $132,500.00 - $217,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 20%.  We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here .] 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. Location(s): AM - San Francisco, AM - Denver, AM - Seattle, AM - Arizona Virtual Office, AM - California Virtual Office, AM - Washington St Virt. Office Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Hiring Manager Name: Clara Do Recruiter Name: Bob Nelson Job Level: 7T Division: Surety Internal Referral Bonus: $500.00 External ​Referral Bonus: $5,000.00 EOE Disability / Veterans

Perform transportation safety risk assessments, provide engineering support to underwriting teams, manage account risk portfolios, and deliver consultative casualty risk services. | Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years in transportation safety or casualty risk engineering, CSP certification preferred, experience with risk assessment, team collaboration, and client engagement. | Senior Transportation Safety Risk Engineer 126884 Zurich’s Large Casualty Risk Engineering team is seeking a Sr Transportation Safety Risk Engineer to support the Large Casualty Underwriting Teams. This is a work from home role positioned within the U.S. with ability to travel up to 50%. This role includes a company car. As a Sr Transportation Safety Risk Engineer, you will: + Serve as a subject matter resource for transportation safety within Casualty Risk Engineering. + Perform field engineering risk assessments and risk improvement services for prospect accounts and bound accounts. This may be done virtually but often requires travel where necessary. + Provide engineering support to underwriting teams and attend client/broker meetings as needed. + Manage account risk portfolio and provide account level engineering to meet underwriting requirements. + Provide advanced casualty consultative services to customers, identify exposures with significant loss potential, investigate cause/effect of major losses and review/assess casualty management program effectiveness. + Develop and implement customer service strategies that reduce losses and improve customer operations. + Monitor casualty account engineering services to ensure that delivery is proper, on-time, and cost effective. + Assist in marketing Zurich Resilience Solutions, and risk transfer insurance products in conjunction with underwriting professionals and agents across company business segments. Final candidates will be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check as this position includes a company car. This role will be filled at either the Consultant or Senior Consultant 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. Basic Qualifications: Consultant: + Bachelors Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Transportation Safety and/or Casualty Risk Engineering areaOR + High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Transportation Safety and/or Casualty Risk Engineering areaOR + Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associates degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Transportation Safety and/or Casualty Risk Engineering areaAND + Experience working in a team environment + Relevant experience in the assessment of risk, based on what is required by Casualty specific competency standards OR Senior Consultant: + Bachelors Degree and 6 or more years of experience within the Transportation Safety and/or Casualty Risk Engineering area OR + High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience within the Transportation Safety and/or Casualty Risk Engineering area AND + Experience with Microsoft Office + Experience working in a team environment Preferred Qualifications: + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Health and Safety, or related degree + Certified Safety Professional (CSP) + Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation + Fleet Industry experience within DOT regulated and non regulated fleets + Industry related certifications in Fleet/Transportation Safety + Account oversight experience as a Loss Control/Risk Engineering consultant with large customers casualty lines of business and programs to include: Auto, General Liability, Worker’s Compensation, Property, Products Liability, SIR, Guaranteed Cost, Large Deductible, and Collateral. + Capable of managing and coordinating safety services for large customers with multiple locations. + Knowledgeable in safety management programs that control workplace hazards, educate employees, and promote safety awareness/accountability + Able to conduct safety training with large and small groups at all business levels + Strong communication and results-oriented consultative skills + Outstanding collaboration skills + History of working successfully in a team environment + High degree of proficiency in using computer and related software or system At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/benefits) . Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled.The combined salary range for this position is $74,300.00 - $161,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Mid-Senior level is $74,300.00 - $121,700.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. For the Senior level is $98,300.00 - $161,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033. 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. 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 clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers) to learn more. Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. Location(s): AM - Texas Virtual Office, AM - Remote Work (US) Remote Working: Yes Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-AW1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-REMOTE EOE Disability / Veterans Remote About the Company: Zurich NA