Underwriting Specialist, Commercial Surety

Position Overview

The Underwriting Specialist, Commercial Surety, supports underwriting and marketing strategy within an assigned region, contributing to production goals, disciplined underwriting, and distribution strategy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute meaningfully to production and disciplined regional underwriting
• Develop and execute segment strategies to meet budgeted results
• Accurately document underwriting information and adhere to documentation standards
• Leverage productive distribution partner relationships
• Support the development of Associate Underwriters

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience underwriting, analyzing, and servicing complex commercial surety accounts
• Proven track record of establishing and developing distribution partner relationships
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Embraces and promotes a culture of collaboration and effective management of change
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, solid business judgment, and a passion for providing outstanding solutions to business partners

Commitment to The Ascot Way

This position embodies The Ascot Way in daily interactions with colleagues, fostering engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability.

Compensation

Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including experience, subject matter expertise, and skills. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $150,000 - $170,000.

Company Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical, 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)
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Savings Plan (401k)