Director of Underwriting

Brown & Brown; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Brown is seeking a Director of Underwriting to lead our contract surety team. You will underwrite bonds, assess risk, and ensure timely processing of bid requests while upholding our policies.

In this leadership role, you will manage internal underwriters, mentor staff, build agency relationships with surety partners, and drive premium production through a client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite contract surety bonds - assessing risk acceptability
• Review new contract bond/account submissions for completeness and compliance with our policies
• Oversee the fiscal status of accounts, including in-depth analysis of annual accounting audits and internal financial statements
• Build and enhance agency relationships — schedule regular meetings with established surety companies, visit accounts, and actively identify and secure new surety partnerships
• Drive premium production growth by leveraging strong market knowledge and a proactive, client-focused approach
• As Director this person oversee/managed internal underwriters along with training/development of these employees

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.Brown & Brown is seeking a Director of Underwriting to join our growing team.How You Will Contribute:Underwrite contract surety bonds - assessing risk acceptabilityManage daily bid and final bond requests, ensuring timely and accurate processingReview new contract bond/account submissions for completeness and compliance with our policiesOversee the fiscal status of accounts, including in-depth analysis of annual accounting audits and internal financial statementsBuild and enhance agency relationships — schedule regular meetings with established surety companies, visit accounts, and actively identify and secure new surety partnershipsDrive premium production growth by leveraging strong market knowledge and a proactive, client-focused approachAs Director this person oversee/managed internal underwriters along with training/development of these employeesPay Range200,000.00 - 200,000.00 AnnualThe pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.Teammate Benefits & Total Well-BeingWe go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability InsuranceFinancial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition ReimbursementMental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy ServicesBeyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.Recruiting Vendor Disclosure StatementBrown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies (\"Recruiting Vendors\"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page.The Power To Be YourselfAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.