Hybrid Contract Surety Underwriter — Growth & Relationships

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP); Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is seeking a Contract Surety Underwriter in the Midlothian, VA area with an understanding of contract bonds and risk assessment. You will evaluate risk, approve bonds, and cultivate agent partnerships across the Mid-Atlantic region.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor and relationship building, with authority to make underwriting decisions. Join a collaborative team in a hybrid work environment to drive premium growth and ensure compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of contract surety underwriting experience.
• Strong quantitative/financial analysis skills and interpretation of financial statements.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; ability to manage documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite contract surety bonds per guidelines and assess risk/fit.
• Manage daily bid and final bond requests with timely processing.
• Review new submissions for completeness and policy compliance.
• Approve bonds within authority level and exercise underwriting discipline.
• Maintain documentation and credit information files per procedures.
• Build and enhance agency relationships; pursue new agent partnerships.

Skills

Contract surety underwriting

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Agency relationships

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is seeking a Contract Surety Underwriter in the Midlothian, VA area with an understanding of contract bonds and risk assessment. You will evaluate risk, approve bonds, and cultivate agent partnerships across the Mid-Atlantic region.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor and relationship building, with authority to make underwriting decisions. Join a collaborative team in a hybrid work environment to drive premium growth and ensure compliant documentation.