Commercial Surety Underwriter

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regional office underwriters, home office personnel, agents, and principals.
• Support the Pacific Northwest book of business and involve in occasional travel.
• Work from the Anaheim office Monday through Wednesday, with the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.
• Follow a hybrid schedule reflecting the company’s commitment to ownership, collaboration, and teamwork.
• May have authority to underwrite low-value bonds and renewals.
• Provide general direction to the Account Managers for bond processing.
• Provide quality recommendations to Branch and Home Office.
• Report on assigned accounts and agents.
• Rate and review bonds for premium and classification accuracy.
• Affirm accuracy and completeness of files and verify necessary documentation.
• Accurately communicate knowledge of assigned accounts to Branch and Home Office personnel.
• Prioritize workflow to ensure work is done in a timely fashion and all deadlines are met.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Must-have: Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Mathematics, Business or related with at least 2 years experience in Surety or equivalent.
• Equivalent is defined as 6 years of relevant Commercial or Contract Surety underwriting experience.
• Strong marketing skills and ability to obtain new business and work with clients.
• Strong competency in quantitative and financial analysis.
• Strong math aptitude, excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Customer service oriented and have the utmost integrity.
• Ability to travel on a limited basis.

Benefits

Compensation: Annual gross salary range is $55,200 – $120,330. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographical location related to this specific role. The total compensation will include a base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit-sharing opportunities, and more.

To view details of our full benefits, please visit https://www.iatinsurancegroup.com/careers/benefits.