Senior Contract Bond Underwriter

Tokio Marine HCC; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokio Marine HCC – Surety Group in Hunt Valley, Maryland is seeking a Senior Contract Bond Underwriter to review bond applications, analyze financials, and determine acceptability and pricing. The role includes developing agency/broker relationships and expanding underwriting authority.

The position requires 5+ years of underwriting experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong MS Office skills, with emphasis on confidentiality and diplomacy. On-site work in Hunt Valley, MD.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 Year / Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, a related field, or the equivalent education and/or experience.
• 5 Years Relevant and progressive Surety Bond Underwriting experience that includes a strong working knowledge of state laws and operating procedures.
• Possess and have ability to apply knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures
• Solid written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy
• Advanced organizational and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledgeable of industry changes, legal updates, and technical developments related to applicable area of the Company’s business to proactively respond to changing business environment
• Intermediate proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office package (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word)

Responsibilities

• Review contract bond applications to evaluate, classify, and rate each risk to determine acceptability and rating.
• Perform analysis of applicant’s financial statements, collateral, and related due diligence.
• Prepare bond execution and Financial Adjustment Notices (FAN) reports.
• Approve within given authority or recommend approval or denial of bonds to higher authority within field or home office.
• Draft and issue surety bonds according to established guidelines.
• Resolve legal, accounting and collateral issues related to bond submissions with internal clients.
• Cultivate relationships with internal and external contacts to facilitate the underwriting process, promote business development, and to remain abreast of industry trends

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

TokioMarine HCC – Surety Group, a member of theTokioMarine Group of Companies, has an opportunity for Senior Contract Bond Underwriter at our Hunt Valley, Maryland branch office.

Job Summary

Under general direction, reviews contract bond applications to evaluate, classify, and rate each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing. Establishes, maintains and develops agency and/or broker relationships. Has expanded underwriting authority and significant business development responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contract bond applications to evaluate, classify, and rate each risk to determine acceptability and rating.
• Perform analysis of applicant’s financial statements, collateral, and related due diligence.
• Prepare bond execution and Financial Adjustment Notices (FAN) reports.
• Approve within given authority or recommend approval or denial of bonds to higher authority within field or home office.
• Draft and issue surety bonds according to established guidelines.
• Resolve legal, accounting and collateral issues related to bond submissions with internal clients.
• Cultivate relationships with internal and external contacts to facilitate the underwriting process, promote business development, and to remain abreast of industry trends
  

Competencies

Planning

• Follow work plans, established timelines, and predefined goals for assigned work.
• Meet commitments on deadlines.

Communication

• Communicate activities, results, and observations with employees and management as appropriate.

Cost Management

• Identify areas for improvement in existing business practices.
• Perform work thoroughly in a cost-efficient manner and at a high productivity level.

Business Controls and Policies

• Comply with all corporate policies and procedures.
• Report any breakdowns in controls to management.
• Conduct all activities in a safe manner.

People Management

• No people management responsibility.

Position Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements

• Minimum 4 Year / Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, a related field, or the equivalent education and/or experience.

• 5 Years Relevant and progressive Surety Bond Underwriting experience that includes a strong working knowledge of state laws and operating procedures.

• Possess and have ability to apply knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures

• Solid written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy

• Advanced organizational and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Knowledgeable of industry changes, legal updates, and technical developments related to applicable area of the Company’s business to proactively respond to changing business environment

• Intermediate proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office package (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word)

For candidates working in person in Hunt Valley, the reasonable pay range for this specific position is $93,400 to $140,200. The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The salary range is the range TMHCC, in good faith, believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future, and actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the pay range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as marketing and business considerations.

The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of color, race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers.

Please visit www.tmhcc.com for more information about our companies.