Senior Contract Surety Underwriter - Lead Agency Relationships

Polikov Recruitment Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Polikov Recruitment Solutions in the Southeast seeks a Senior Contract Surety Underwriter to join a financially strong carrier and lead profitable contract surety accounts from Atlanta, GA, or nearby markets.

The role emphasizes disciplined underwriting, strong agency relationships, and growth through retention of existing partners and new opportunities. You will evaluate contractor risk, collaborate with leadership, and contribute to the long-term profitability of the platform.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of contract surety underwriting experience.
• Experience underwriting mid-to-large size contract surety accounts.
• Strong understanding of contractor financial analysis (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow).
• Existing agency and broker relationships within the Southeast preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite, analyze, and manage contract surety accounts within assigned authority.
• Evaluate contractor financial statements, work-in-progress schedules, backlog, bank lines, ownership structure, and overall operational strength.
• Make sound underwriting decisions around risk selection, pricing, account retention, and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, brokers, contractors, and other key market partners.
• Develop new business opportunities while continuing to retain and grow an existing book of contract surety business.

Skills

Contract surety underwriting

Financial analysis

Risk assessment

Agency relationship management

Underwriting discipline

Job description

Polikov Recruitment Solutions in the Southeast seeks a Senior Contract Surety Underwriter to join a financially strong carrier and lead profitable contract surety accounts from Atlanta, GA, or nearby markets.

The role emphasizes disciplined underwriting, strong agency relationships, and growth through retention of existing partners and new opportunities. You will evaluate contractor risk, collaborate with leadership, and contribute to the long-term profitability of the platform.