Regional Surety Underwriting Manager

Arch Insurance Group Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 144,100 - 194,516; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off 20 days/year

Paid holidays 12+ per year

Job summary

Arch Insurance Group Inc. is seeking a senior underwriting professional to lead the Northeast region, oversee underwriting activities, and guide marketing plans for the territory. You will manage producers, monitor financial health of accounts, and drive profitability while expanding the Surety book.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience, strong communication, and deep knowledge of risk assessment. Expect travel and a competitive salary with incentive eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Finance/Accounting, or Management or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• Prior experience with Bloomberg and Moody’s Risk Analyst is a plus.
• Prior experience in financial and credit risk assessment and evaluation is preferred.
• At least 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Monthly meetings with agents and brokers to solicit business submissions and educate agency representatives on Arch Surety’s policies and requirements.
• Underwrites new and existing account submissions using underwriting authority; may handle most complex accounts.
• Market and train on Arch’s Online portal; assist portal users.
• Analyze financial statements and other documents to assess risk and financial position.
• Develop and maintain relationships with agents/brokers; oversee a book of Surety business.
• Seek new appointments with Surety professionals.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across product lines.
• Investigate and manage underwriting/accounting/workflow issues.
• Monitor existing book from underwriting standpoint.
• Document decision logic and communicate with senior Home Office underwriting.
• Provide meeting direction and weigh underwriting standards against client needs.
• Assist in collecting past due premiums.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk assessment

Financial statement analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Finance/Accounting/Management

Tools

Bloomberg

Moody’s Risk Analyst

Job description

Arch Insurance Group Inc. is seeking a senior underwriting professional to lead the Northeast region, oversee underwriting activities, and guide marketing plans for the territory. You will manage producers, monitor financial health of accounts, and drive profitability while expanding the Surety book.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience, strong communication, and deep knowledge of risk assessment. Expect travel and a competitive salary with incentive eligibility.