Senior Underwriter, Contract Surety

Position Overview

The Senior Underwriter, Contract Surety will support underwriting and marketing strategy in an assigned region, responsible for regional production targets, disciplined underwriting, and the development of productive distribution partner relationships.

Responsibilities

• Meaningful contribution to production
• Disciplined regional underwriting
• Development and execution of segment strategies
• Absolutely approve, decline, and price of risks within authority limits
• Aid in the development and execution of segment strategies to contribute to budgeted results
• Ensure accurate underwriting information and adherence to documentation standards
• Develop and leverage productive distribution partner relationships
• Commit to The Ascot Way: embody The Ascot Way in daily interactions, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of experience underwriting, analyzing, and servicing complex contract surety accounts
• Proven track record of establishing and developing distribution partner relationships
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Consistently embraces and promotes a culture of collaboration and the ability to effectively manage change
• Strong work ethic, solid business judgment, and a passion for providing outstanding solutions to business partners

Compensation

Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, and skills. The base pay is just one component of Ascot's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual cash bonus and other forms of discretionary compensation awarded by the Company. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $120,000 - $145,000.

Company Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state /local paid leave where required), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary & Non-Primary Caregiver)
• Retail Benefits: Contributory Savings Plan (401k)