Contract Surety Underwriting Manager (Remote/Kansas City, MO)

West Bend Mutual Insurance; Des Moines, Overland Park, Madison (IA, KS, WI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an experienced contract surety underwriter to manage and grow their business in a designated territory. This role involves overseeing bond risks, developing new business opportunities, and maintaining strong relationships with agents and clients. Join a company that values diversity and fosters a welcoming culture, offering you the chance to make a significant impact while enjoying meaningful work and professional growth. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for underwriting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in contract surety underwriting required.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the contract surety book of business.
• Oversee selection of bond risks and ensure compliance.

Skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance

Equivalent experience

Job description

Company Overview

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.

Job Summary

West Bend is seeking an experienced contract surety underwriter based out of the Kansas City, Missouri area, to take over an established territory comprised of the states of Kansas and Missouri. Reporting to the Madison, Wisconsin office, this individual will be responsible for managing the territory, growing the contract surety book of business, and supporting company goals by identifying those actions needed to assure premium growth and underwriting profit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee selection of bond risks to ensure accounts are in compliance with company and reinsurance underwriting guidelines.
• Promote and market the West Bend Surety division throughout assigned territory.
• Represent the company at agency and industry related functions.
• Maintain underwriting files with superior understanding of financial statement analysis, both personal and business, and of work in process analysis to assess the acceptability of risk.
• Develop new business opportunities by capitalizing on a successful track record in the marketing and underwriting of contract surety.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with agents and contractor clients, through phone calls, in-person visits, and other strategic marketing opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in contract surety underwriting.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Insurance, or related field, or equivalent experience.

EEO

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.