Commercial Surety Underwriting Specialist - Southeast/Mid-Atlantic

Great American Insurance Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is seeking a Commercial Surety Underwriting Specialist in Charlotte, NC. This role requires analyzing business reports and responsible risk selection and pricing, all while delivering exceptional customer service. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and a relevant Bachelor’s degree.

The job involves in-office work and travel within the Southeast or Mid-Atlantic Region. Excellent benefits and comprehensive packages for employees are offered, including medical, dental, vision coverage, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in underwriting.
• Progress toward certification such as AFSB, CPA, or RPLU preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business reports in underwriting processes.
• Responsible for risk selection, pricing, and profitability.
• Develop strategic relationships with stakeholders.
• Coach and develop team members.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Finance, Accounting or related discipline

Job description

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

Great American has been providing surety bonds for 100 years. We are known for expert underwriting, solid financial strength, market leadership and creative solutions to bonding needs. We are one of the top surety companies in the United States.

Bonds - Great American Insurance Group

We have an opportunity for a Commercial Surety Underwriting Specialist! The candidate can be in the Southeast or Mid-Atlantic Region. The position involves in-office work and traveling within the assigned territory.

Essential Job Functions And 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.
• Must be highly organized 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.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Field of Study: 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).

Business Unit

Bond

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs.