Commercial Surety Head Underwriter - Bond Division

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Accountable for overseeing Financial Products Underwriting operations, enhancing workflow efficiency, and maintaining high productivity levels.
• Accountable for developing and implementing strategic plans for the Production Underwriting team, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Oversee the assessment of underwritten risk quality and volume and compile comprehensive reports to convey key insights.
• Leverages strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive and sustain profitable growth.
• Oversees the assessment of policy renewals and modifications, recommending strategic improvements and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Responsible for the delivery of exceptional customer service by monitoring management reports on service levels, activities, customer experience, and implementing strategic improvements as necessary.
• Responsible for overseeing product and service promotions, ensuring they align with market growth objectives and enhance customer engagement.
• Oversees the implementation, application, and updating of underwriting rules, rating manual guidelines, and insurance regulations.

Job Requirements

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

Benefits

• Competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• A 401(k) plan with company match.
• An employee stock purchase plan.
• Commuter benefits.