Remote Surety Underwriting Manager - Risk & Growth

Core Specialty Insurance; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Wellness program

Job summary

Core Specialty Insurance seeks an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead risk assessment of surety bond applications, evaluate financial strength of applicants, analyze terms, and set underwriting standards.

Based in TX, GA, or FL, the candidate will collaborate with brokers, agents, and clients, guide junior underwriters, stay current on regulations, and coordinate with the Automation Team to implement bond types in the platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting or related field.
• 7+ years in surety underwriting or related field.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data.
• Knowledge of surety bond principles, indemnity agreements and bond forms.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate surety bond applications to determine risk levels and underwriting terms.
• Analyse financial statements, credit reports, and other documents to assess financial stability of applicants.
• Collaborate with brokers, agents, and clients to gather necessary information for bond risk analysis.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, agents, and industry professionals.
• Provide guidance and support to junior underwriters or team members.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, underwriting practices, and competitors.
• Coordinate with Automation Team to implement bond types/risks in the platform.
• Stay abreast of obligee requirements and statutory changes.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Decision making

Underwriting software

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting

Tools

Underwriting software

Job description

Core Specialty Insurance seeks an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead risk assessment of surety bond applications, evaluate financial strength of applicants, analyze terms, and set underwriting standards.

Based in TX, GA, or FL, the candidate will collaborate with brokers, agents, and clients, guide junior underwriters, stay current on regulations, and coordinate with the Automation Team to implement bond types in the platform.