Senior Commercial Surety Underwriter: Portfolio Focus

Polikov Recruitment Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Polikov Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Commercial Surety Underwriter in the United States with 3–5+ years of experience. The role emphasizes portfolio and desk underwriting, analyzing financial information, and maintaining strong broker relationships.

You will work with senior leadership to manage an existing portfolio while pursuing profitable growth and complex account-based surety work. Remote options may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of surety underwriting experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal commercial surety accounts within assigned authority.
• Help manage an existing portfolio of commercial surety business.
• Evaluate financial strength, liquidity, leverage, cash flow, and credit quality of applicants.
• Assess principal's ability to meet contractual and financial obligations.
• Review bond forms, account structures, indemnity, financial information, and supporting documentation.
• Support risk selection, account retention, pricing, profitability, and portfolio performance.
• Communicate with agents, brokers, and internal stakeholders regarding underwriting questions.

Skills

Underwriting

Financial analysis

Portfolio management

Broker communication

Account management

Job description

Polikov Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Commercial Surety Underwriter in the United States with 3–5+ years of experience. The role emphasizes portfolio and desk underwriting, analyzing financial information, and maintaining strong broker relationships.

You will work with senior leadership to manage an existing portfolio while pursuing profitable growth and complex account-based surety work. Remote options may be considered for the right candidate.