Commercial Bond Underwriting Leader - Flexible Work

AXA Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 146,500 - 244,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellness programs

Competitive retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking an Underwriting Manager to lead a team managing sales and underwriting for commercial bonds. This role focuses on territory management and developing relationships with agencies and brokers for sales growth. Candidates should have significant experience in commercial surety and strong bond underwriting knowledge. The position offers a competitive compensation range of USD 146,500-244,900 and robust benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial or contract surety or related underwriting experience preferred.
• Requires advanced knowledge of contract and/or commercial surety operations products, procedures and practices.
• Expertise in bond lines of business, ratings, customer environment and markets.
• Requires extensive knowledge of bond underwriting best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead an underwriting team for commercial bonds books of business.
• Develop and maintain business relationships for sales growth.
• Analyze portfolio performance to drive profitable growth.
• Determine workflow standards and priorities for the department.

Skills

Extensive experience in commercial or contract surety

Advanced knowledge of contract surety operations

Expertise in bond lines of business

Knowledge of bond underwriting best practices

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, insurance, or related field

Job description

A leading insurance provider is seeking an Underwriting Manager to lead a team managing sales and underwriting for commercial bonds. This role focuses on territory management and developing relationships with agencies and brokers for sales growth. Candidates should have significant experience in commercial surety and strong bond underwriting knowledge. The position offers a competitive compensation range of USD 146,500-244,900 and robust benefits including health and retirement plans.