Head of Commercial Surety Underwriting

Great American Insurance Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group’s Bond Division seeks a Commercial Surety Head Underwriter. The role requires in-office presence in Cincinnati, OH, with travel to approved locations.

Lead the Production Underwriting team, oversee risk assessment and policy renewals, and drive profitable growth while maintaining exceptional client service. The ideal candidate will possess a BA/BS or MS in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 10–15 years of surety

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10–15 years of surety underwriting experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Completion of or progress toward a professional designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Financial Products Underwriting operations, improve workflow efficiency and maintain high productivity.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the Production Underwriting team aligned with business goals.
• Evaluate underwritten risk quality and volume and produce reports with key insights.
• Guide relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive profitable growth.

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Great American Insurance Group’s Bond Division seeks a Commercial Surety Head Underwriter. The role requires in-office presence in Cincinnati, OH, with travel to approved locations.

Lead the Production Underwriting team, oversee risk assessment and policy renewals, and drive profitable growth while maintaining exceptional client service. The ideal candidate will possess a BA/BS or MS in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 10–15 years of surety