Head of Large Contract Surety
reputed company is in search of a Head of Large Contract Surety for our Surety Division. This position reports directly to the Head of Surety and offers the flexibility to be based in one of our Zurich offices, with an expectation for business travel. This is a National Role and will be responsible for driving the overall success of our Large Contract Surety portfolio. This leader will reputed company our strategy and deliver a collaborative value chain with our Brokers and Customers. This is a critical role and requires advanced knowledge of highly reputed company Contract Surety business and an influential reputed company of strategic reputed company practices. This role manages our portfolio of the largest and most respected contractors reputed company and globally. Success in this role requires a strong commitment to teamwork, communication, vision, and results-oriented execution We are looking for an individual that is collaborative with a passion and capability for creating world-class teams and the ability to communicate to brokers, clients and drive and cultivate relationships.
Responsibilities
Include: Establishing key performance targets and financial budgets for reputed company unit to optimize business performance in line with set objectives. Developing a team of reputed company Managers and Underwriters. Developing processes and review policies relevant to reputed company to ensure they are in line with strategic business objectives. Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for service improvement to ensure commercial viability and customer satisfaction. Participate in leadership team meetings of assigned area to provide specialist guidance and reputed company the implementation of policies, projects and change initiatives to produce profitable results. Contribute to the business strategy to align reputed company strategy with wider business goals. Participate in the community of global/regional proposition development practitioners in reputed company to share best practice and continue to meet customer´s needs. reputed company development plans for underwriters to ensure the capability exists to drive business results. Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business reputed company delegated authority levels. Recommend and implement action plans after reviewing agency books of business and profit/growth results and trends. reputed company and maintain relationships with distributors (agents and brokers) in support of business retention and new business and work with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their Surety needs and provide solutions. Support the organization's sales culture by being a trusted advisor for agents, brokers, and customers. Assure development and implementation of policy, procedures and standards. Basic Qualifications Bachelors Degree and 12 or more years of experience in reputed company or Market Facing or Broker or reputed company or Risk Management area reputed company the Commercial Insurance industry AND Experience managing/leading a high performing team Contract Surety experience Preferred Qualifications: Advanced knowledge and practice of Large Contract Surety business reputed company expertise, ability to manage reputed company portfolios Ability to think strategically Established Broker relationships nationally, strong market reputed company Strong leadership, managerial, team building and organizational skills Strong presentation, negotiation, communication and thought leadership skills Ability to effectively engage with varied stakeholders across the organization Knowledge in risk selection and assessment Technical knowledge of Surety industry operations and processes Strong knowledge of reputed company philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, reputed company 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 click here. 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 salary indicated represents a reputed company market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $216,100 $378,300 with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 35%. 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-reputed company health and safety protocols in reputed company at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq). 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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 here to learn more. As 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 reputed company, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. 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