Remote Surety Account Manager for Bond & Client Retention

USI Insurance Services; Norwalk (CT); A distancia; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

USI Insurance Services is seeking a Surety Account Specialist to manage Commercial Lines Surety client accounts, handling marketing, inquiries, and coverage reviews. You will support Sales and Account Executives and oversee bond submissions and renewals to ensure coverage continuity.

The role requires 2+ years in Commercial P&C Surety, knowledge of bonds, and licensing willingness; remote work is possible with some travel to local offices as needed.

Formación

• 2+ years of Commercial Property & Casualty Surety experience in an insurance Agency.
• College degree preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of Surety coverages, underwriting, and rating concepts.
• Knowledge of bonds, bond market selection, and bond issuance required.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain Property & Casualty insurance license.
• Must have notary license or willing to obtain within one year of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Provide proactive, personalized support to assigned Commercial Lines Surety clients. Maintain 92% retention of client accounts.
• Handle all aspects of Commercial Lines Property & Casualty insurance as related to Surety.
• Help facilitate client signing of indemnity agreements, underwriting process of bond requests, and communication between carrier and client.
• Seek carrier approval for bonds outside lines of authority.
• Issue bonds, riders, endorsements, and consents.
• Provide insurance technical expertise to Sales Executives and Account Executives. Includes analysis of client needs, coverage forms, and quotations during the sales process.
• Provide technical expertise for cross-selling opportunities, account development, and execution of client requests.
• Capture, assist, design, and manage the service platform.
• Contribute information and ideas during client strategy meetings.
• Manage client renewal expirations and avoid any lapse in coverage.
• Responsible for marketing bond submissions to carriers. Includes preparing client applications and submitting to eligible and appropriate carriers. Ensure timely receipt of approvals, quotes, and bond delivery to clients.
• Delegate administrative client tasks to assigned Account Representatives.
• Respond to underwriters’ questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Adhere to Surety Best Practices. Includes written confirmation of new and renewal binding, execution of bond documents, changes to coverage, and other related items.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy in agency management systems.
• Adhere to Surety Company’s granted Line of Authority.
• Maintain underwriting e-files. Maintain up-to-date financial files on active accounts and work-in-progress schedules. Request information as needed.
• Respond to accounting issues and make updates within prescribed timelines.
• Occasional in-person attendance at face-to-face client meetings.
• Keep informed on surety coverages, products, and industry changes.

Conocimientos

Commercial P&C Surety experience

Client relationship management

MS Office proficiency

Notary license willingness

Insurance industry knowledge

Educación

College degree preferred

Herramientas

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Descripción del empleo

USI Insurance Services is seeking a Surety Account Specialist to manage Commercial Lines Surety client accounts, handling marketing, inquiries, and coverage reviews. You will support Sales and Account Executives and oversee bond submissions and renewals to ensure coverage continuity.

The role requires 2+ years in Commercial P&C Surety, knowledge of bonds, and licensing willingness; remote work is possible with some travel to local offices as needed.