Commercial Surety Underwriting Specialist - Southeast/Mid-Atlantic

About the role

The Commercial Surety Underwriting Specialist position is available in either the Southeast or Mid-Atlantic Region. This role involves both in-office work and travel within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Understand and analyze business reports needed in the underwriting processes, including credit checks, bank agreements, and financial statements.
• Responsible for all risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability for their branch office.
• Assess risk quality in compliance with company guidelines.
• Review the underwriting of others and make recommendations for extending surety credit including the terms and conditions.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively.
• Maintain high levels of organization to handle a variety of responsibilities.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Make timely, informed decisions.
• Operate with integrity and honesty.
• Hold self and team accountable for achieving established objectives.
• Use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
• Coach and develop team.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Generally, 5+ years of related experience. Progression toward certification in area of expertise preferred; appropriate certifications could include Associate in Surety and Fidelity Bonding (AFSB), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU).

Job Requirements

• Must be highly organized to handle a variety of responsibilities.
• Must communicate effectively.
• Must make timely, informed decisions.
• Must operate with integrity and honesty.
• Must hold self and team accountable for achieving established objectives.
• Must use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
• Must coach and develop team.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness plans.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Commuter benefits.

Pay

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Details about benefits and specific compensation ranges will be provided by your recruiter during the hiring process.

Schedule

Full-time employees have a regular schedule, while part-time employees may have variable schedules.