Senior Commercial Surety Underwriter

Applied Underwriters; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Underwriters is seeking a Senior Commercial Surety Underwriter to join its innovative team in Chicago. This remote role involves underwriting and managing commercial surety bonds, fostering agent and client relationships while mentoring junior staff. The position offers competitive benefits, including employer-paid insurance and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with 4% company match

Paid time off (PTO)

On-site pharmacy for convenience

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of commercial surety underwriting experience required.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and credit analysis needed.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage new and renewal business.
• Build strong agent and client relationships.
• Mentor junior underwriters.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Credit analysis

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Related field

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career journey at Applied Underwriters, where employees have been at the heart of our success story for more than 30 years. Headquartered in Omaha, NE, our company thrives on innovation and empowers our employees to shape the future of global risk services. Join a team where your ideas are valued and your talents are nurtured with formal, paid training and mentorship. Experience a workplace culture that celebrates initiative, recognizes results, and provides outstanding benefits that allow you to focus on achieving your full potential.

Applied Surety, a member of the United Risk Group, provides a diverse portfolio of commercial surety bonds tailored to various industries. We are seeking a remote Senior Commercial Surety Underwriter to join our high-performing team. This individual will underwrite and manage new and renewal business, build strong agent and client relationships, and mentor junior underwriters—all while upholding our core values of integrity, innovation, and excellence.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 3-5 years of commercial surety underwriting experience
• Strong understanding of financial statements and credit analysis

Our Benefits Include:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• 401(k) plan with 100% immediate vesting and a 4% company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• On-site pharmacy for convenience and savings
• Life, disability, critical illness and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter-related expenses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Fitness reimbursement and various additional quality-of-life benefits

Applied Underwriters is a global risk services firm helping business and people manage uncertainty through its business services, insurance, and reinsurance solutions. As a company, we truly operate differently within our business sector. Applied Underwriters has one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry - a success directly attributed to our employees and their high level of commitment, hard work, and ambition.