Commercial Surety Head Underwriter - Bond Division

About the Role

Great American Insurance Group's Bond Division is seeking a Commercial Surety Head Underwriter. This position requires regular in-office presence and travel, with Cincinnati, OH as the preferred location. We will also consider candidates in Orange, CA; Schaumburg, IL; Philadelphia, PA; Hartford, CT; Atlanta, GA; and Dallas, TX. Relocation may be considered based on business needs and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Financial Products Underwriting operations, enhancing workflow efficiency, and maintaining high productivity levels.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the Production Underwriting team, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Assess underwritten risk quality and volume, compiling comprehensive reports to convey key insights.
• Leverage strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive profitable growth.
• Guide the assessment of policy renewals and modifications, recommending strategic improvements and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Monitor management reports on service levels, activities, and customer experience, implementing strategic improvements as necessary.
• Oversee product and service promotions, ensuring alignment with market growth objectives and enhanced customer engagement.
• Implement, apply, and update underwriting rules, rating manual guidelines, and insurance regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of surety underwriting experience, including at least 5 years of leadership experience.
• Completion of or progress toward a professional designation preferred.

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and eligible part-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits. Compensation varies by role, level, and location, influenced by skills, experience, and business needs.