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

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company; West Bend, La Crosse (WI, WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contract Surety Underwriting Manager to lead the underwriting efforts across a key territory. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while requiring occasional in-office presence for team engagements. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in contract surety underwriting, showcasing strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Join a company that values its associates and fosters a culture of growth and collaboration, while providing a comprehensive benefits package that enhances work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

Medical & Prescription Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Accidental Death & Disability

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee selection of bond risks and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Develop new business opportunities in contract surety.

Skills

Contract Surety Underwriting

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Insurance

Equivalent Experience

Job description

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

Job Locations

US-MO-Kansas City | US-MO-Saint Louis | US-IA-Iowa City | US-IA-Des Moines | US-WI-Madison | US-WI-West Bend | US-WI-Appleton | US-KS-Overland Park | US-KS-Topeka | US-KS-Wichita | US-TN-Nashville | ...

ID

2024-2499

Category

Surety

Full-Time

Remote/Hybrid

Remote

Company Overview

Recognized as aMilwaukee Journal SentinelTop Workplace for 14 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.

This position offers both remote and hybrid work locations. Candidates who reside within 50 miles of an office location (Madison, West Bend, Appleton) will be offered a hybrid work schedule. Candidates who are fully remote (beyond 50 miles) may occasionally be asked to travel to an office location for in-person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and corporate events.

External applications will be accepted on a rolling basis while the position remains open.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

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.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• 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

Preferred Education and Training

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

INDSP

#LI-LW1

#LI-Remote

Benefits

West Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:

• Medical & Prescription Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates
• Bonus eligible based on performance
• West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.

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.