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Remote executive underwriter jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first carriers, distributed insurance groups, and specialty risk firms all hiring for these roles. Companies currently posting remote executive underwriter openings include HDI Global Insurance Company, UFG, and Allianz. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced Commercial Surety Underwriter for our Surety Team. We are looking for talented professionals in the Southeast Region.
The Commercial Surety Underwriter will work to analyze and underwrite a book of new and renewal business. Underwriters will use the Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on highly complex assignments ensuring a high-level service to customers. In this role, you will partner with brokers and will utilize strong sales execution mindset to write profitable business.
This role will be filled at either the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter 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
To bring leading talent into the organization and foster a culture of innovation and excellence, we encourage professionals from wide range of backgrounds and industries to apply and:
- Join a global company that gives you an opportunity to collaborate with some of the best talent in the business
- Use your risk management, accounting, and/or finance experience to support the needs of our customers
- Have the autonomy and freedom to be successful in your career Experience a customized training program dedicated to those new joiners outside of the insurance industry
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Additional responsibilities will include:
- Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
- Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
- Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
- Make agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
- Negotiate Terms & Conditions and close deals.
- Cross-Sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
- Participate in Sales Team meeting as related to assigned brokers and / or territory.
- Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
- Update required systems with details of broker / client visits and account status within specified time frame.
- Serve as key contact for assigned target accounts.
- Develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.
- Contribute to development of u/w manuals, programs and guidelines.
- Lead complex technical or long-term (over 6 months) business projects to implement new or changed systems, programs or products Investigate, recommend and implement leading edge technical solutions when they meet customer needs
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Basic Qualifications:
Underwriting Specialist – Surety Commercial:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, Banking area
OR - High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
OR - Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, Banking area
OR - Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
AND - Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
- Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business Experience with Microsoft Office
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OR
Executive Underwriter – Surety Commercial:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing area.
OR - High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area
OR - Zurich Certified Apprentice including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing area.
OR - Zurich Certified Apprentice including an associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing area.
AND - Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business. Experience working in a team environment.
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience handling Large Commercial Accounts
- Highly preferred In-depth knowledge of Surety line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
- Highly preferred Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office experience
- Ability to effectively assess risk
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong broker relationships
- Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiation
- Possess a high level of customer service by meeting or exceeding broker and or customer expectations with respect to required deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
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 $75,000.00 - $165,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter is $100,000.00 - $165,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%.
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.
Location(s): AM - Addison, AM - Atlanta, AM - Dallas, AM - Houston, AM - Texas Virtual Office, AM - Florida Virtual Office, AM - Georgia Virtual Office, AM - North Carolina Virt. Office, AM - South Carolina Virt. Office, AM - Tennessee Virtual Office, AM - Alabama Virtual Office, AM - Mississippi Virtual Office, AM - Nashville, AM - Miami
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-KJ1 #LI-REMOTE
Zurich is currently looking to hire an experienced Commercial Surety Underwriter for our Surety Team. We are looking for talented professionals in the Southeast Region.
The Commercial Surety Underwriter will work to analyze and underwrite a book of new and renewal business. Underwriters will use the Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on highly complex assignments ensuring a high-level service to customers. In this role, you will partner with brokers and will utilize strong sales execution mindset to write profitable business.
This role will be filled at either the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter 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
To bring leading talent into the organization and foster a culture of innovation and excellence, we encourage professionals from wide range of backgrounds and industries to apply and:
- Join a global company that gives you an opportunity to collaborate with some of the best talent in the business
- Use your risk management, accounting, and/or finance experience to support the needs of our customers
- Have the autonomy and freedom to be successful in your career Experience a customized training program dedicated to those new joiners outside of the insurance industry
-
Additional responsibilities will include:
- Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
- Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
- Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
- Make agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
- Negotiate Terms & Conditions and close deals.
- Cross-Sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
- Participate in Sales Team meeting as related to assigned brokers and / or territory.
- Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
- Update required systems with details of broker / client visits and account status within specified time frame.
- Serve as key contact for assigned target accounts.
- Develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.
- Contribute to development of u/w manuals, programs and guidelines.
- Lead complex technical or long-term (over 6 months) business projects to implement new or changed systems, programs or products Investigate, recommend and implement leading edge technical solutions when they meet customer needs
-
Basic Qualifications:
Underwriting Specialist – Surety Commercial:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, Banking area
OR - High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
OR - Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, Banking area
OR - Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
AND - Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
- Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business Experience with Microsoft Office
-
OR
Executive Underwriter – Surety Commercial:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing area.
OR - High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the claims or underwriting support area
OR - Zurich Certified Apprentice including an associate degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing area.
OR - Zurich Certified Apprentice including an associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, or Market Facing area.
AND - Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business. Experience working in a team environment.
-
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience handling Large Commercial Accounts
- Highly preferred In-depth knowledge of Surety line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
- Highly preferred Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office experience
- Ability to effectively assess risk
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong broker relationships
- Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiation
- Possess a high level of customer service by meeting or exceeding broker and or customer expectations with respect to required deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
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 $75,000.00 - $165,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter is $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter is $100,000.00 - $165,000.00, with Global Specialty Incentive Plan bonus eligibility set at 30%.
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.
Location(s): AM - Addison, AM - Atlanta, AM - Dallas, AM - Houston, AM - Texas Virtual Office, AM - Florida Virtual Office, AM - Georgia Virtual Office, AM - North Carolina Virt. Office, AM - South Carolina Virt. Office, AM - Tennessee Virtual Office, AM - Alabama Virtual Office, AM - Mississippi Virtual Office, AM - Nashville, AM - Miami
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-KJ1 #LI-REMOTE
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote executive underwriter jobs.
- 7 or more years of commercial or specialty lines underwriting experience
- Demonstrated underwriting authority over large premium volumes
- Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation preferred or required
- Deep expertise in a specific line of business such as management liability or property
- Experience managing or mentoring junior underwriting staff
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, risk management, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Executive Underwriter Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote executive underwriter openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search for roles that match your lines of authority and account size, then apply directly before postings fill. Remote roles at distributed carriers often move quickly once a qualified applicant applies.
Show your async decision-making process
Remote underwriting teams rely on written documentation over verbal check-ins. Highlight how you document risk rationale, communicate decisions to brokers in writing, and move accounts forward without waiting for in-person approvals. Concrete examples from past accounts signal readiness for distributed workflows.
Highlight your remote-ready technology fluency
Carriers hiring remotely expect executive underwriters to work confidently in underwriting platforms, CRM tools, and digital submission systems without IT support nearby. Name the specific systems you've used, whether that's Duck Creek, Majesco, Guidewire, or proprietary rating tools, to remove doubt about your technical readiness.
Target firms with distributed underwriting teams
Remote-first carriers and national specialty lines groups with established distributed desks already have the workflows and management structure to onboard remote executive underwriters effectively. Prioritize those employers in your search rather than companies listing remote as a temporary or hybrid arrangement.
Remote Executive Underwriter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote executive underwriter job?
Start by targeting carriers and specialty risk firms that operate distributed underwriting teams, since those employers are most comfortable managing executive underwriters without an office. Remote hiring managers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to run complex risk assessments independently. Demonstrating deep experience with large commercial accounts, binding authority, and loss analysis will set you apart from candidates who rely on in-office collaboration to get decisions made.
Which companies hire remote executive underwriters?
Employers currently hiring remote executive underwriters include HDI Global Insurance Company, UFG, and Allianz, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first carriers, national insurance groups with distributed underwriting desks, and specialty lines firms in sectors like commercial property, casualty, and professional liability are the most consistent sources of these openings.
Can you get a remote executive underwriter job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry is harder because you'll be expected to manage complex accounts and make binding decisions with minimal day-to-day oversight from day one. Entry-level remote paths usually open at digital-native carriers or program administrators that build structured remote onboarding. Candidates can strengthen their case by demonstrating strong analytical output, relevant coursework or designations like CPCU or AU, and comfort with async communication tools that remote underwriting teams depend on.
Do you need a degree for remote executive underwriter jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated underwriting results, binding authority history, and large-account expertise heavily alongside formal credentials. A degree in business, finance, or risk management helps, but candidates who can show a clear record of profitable book management, accurate risk selection, and effective client communication often move forward regardless of their educational background.
Which industries hire the most remote executive underwriters?
Most remote executive underwriter openings sit in Insurance, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed underwriting teams to manage risk across geographically spread client bases, which makes remote executive underwriter roles a structural fit rather than an exception.
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