Bond Underwriting Associate

EMC Insurance; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Insurance is seeking a Bond Underwriting Associate to support renewal and new bond processing. The role combines underwriting judgment with data entry, verification of financial statements, and coordination with agents and insureds.

Remote work options are available for candidates in Colorado. The position emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Fidelity and surety bond experience preferred.
• Knowledge of surety underwriting terminology, coverage forms, and related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Obtains information necessary to approve and process renewals for fidelity and commercial surety.
• Enters, rates, and codes bond business and renewals; develops premiums.
• Reviews reports and updates underwriting systems; assists with contract and non-contract bonds.

Skills

Surety underwriting

Microsoft Office Suite

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Bond Underwriting AssociateApplyremote type: Remotelocations: Coloradotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: R6469**At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.****\*\*This position can be performed remotely for candidates who reside in CO\*\*****Essential Functions:*** Obtains information necessary to approve and process renewals for fidelity and commercial surety.* Communicates with underwriters and agents to obtain the necessary information.* Assesses risk and makes the final decision on approving and issuance of new and renewal bond policies within limited authority.* Travels with manager to meet with agents and insureds to learn about underwriting and marketing.* Enters, rates, and codes all new bond business and renewals.* Develops premiums for all bonds.* Enters all cancellations and endorsements.* Preps, images, and indexes correspondence into the computer system from email, mail, and underwriters.* Issues and processes all status inquiries on contract bonds.* Enters and assists the bond underwriters with general indemnity agreements for contract and miscellaneous bond accounts as well as tracking them.* Assists underwriters by entering financial statements and work-in-progress information into the bond underwriting system.* Orders and pulls all personal credit reports and Experian reports for all contract and non-contract bond accounts and updates appropriate systems.* Updates underwriters on credit report results.* Reviews reports for all contract and non-contract bonds.**Education & Experience:*** Associate degree, or equivalent relevant experience* Bachelor’s degree preferred* Fidelity and surety bond experience preferred**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:*** Knowledge of surety and fidelity underwriting terminology, coverage forms, related documents and procedures preferred* Strong computer and keyboarding skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite* Strong verbal and written communication skills* Excellent customer service skills* Good math and bookkeeping skills* Must be able to work on multiple tasks at one time with frequent interruptions* Must be detail-oriented as well as possess strong problem-solving, organizational, and prioritizing skills* Ability to work effectively with others, as well as independently**The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either of the following:**$43,081 - $59,537 or $47,635 - $65,482**A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.****For information relating to the benefits EMC Team Members receive as part of a comprehensive rewards package, please visit** **www.emcins.com/careers****.***Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.*