Contract Surety Bonds Underwriting Manager - Pacific Northwest

Summit Consulting; Washington; Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

401(k) with employer match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group's Bond Division is hiring a Contract Surety Manager for the Pacific Northwest region. This in-office role involves travel within the territory and requires deep underwriting acumen to drive risk selection, pricing, retention, and profitability for the branch.

You will analyze financial statements, reviews, and credit information while building strategic relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• 7+ years of underwriting experience.
• Progress toward AFSB, CPA and/or RPLU preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business reports used in underwriting including credit checks and financial statements.
• Manage risk selection, pricing, retention and profitability for the branch.
• Assess risk quality per guidelines and review underwriting of others.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and make timely decisions.
• Coach and develop team and ensure accountability.

Skills

Underwriting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Risk assessment

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's Degree in 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.

Bonds - Great American Insurance Group

Great American's Bond Division has been underwriting surety bonds since 1926. Great American is known for expert underwriting, solid financial strength, market leadership, and creative solutions. Great American is one of the top surety companies in the United States.

Our Bond Division is hiring a Contract Surety Manager for the Pacific Northwest region.

This 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 effective. 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 looking for 7+ 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 Salary Range: $175,000.00 -$220,000.00 Benefits: Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.

Great American Insurance Group understands the importance of choosing a financially strong company. We are an organization built for the long term and are committed to giving you that strength.

Why can you trust Great American Insurance Group?

For nearly 150 years, Americans have trusted us to protect them. Our innovative insurance solutions and specialization serves niche marketplaces that we know well. This expertise gives us a successful foundation that spans generations. You never know where a career in insurance will take you. Whether you are starting your career or are looking for a company to grow your experience, at Great American Insurance Group, you can join our more than 8,500 employees to “Be Here. Be GREAT!” To learn more, visit our Career Page