Senior Contract Surety Underwriter — Lead Large-Scale Bonds

Polikov Recruitment Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Polikov Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior Contract Surety Underwriter to lead underwriting for mid-to-large contract surety accounts in the Southeast from Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL. The role emphasizes disciplined underwriting, strong financial analysis, and close collaboration with agents, brokers, and internal leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring 6+ years of contract surety experience, existing Southeast agency relationships, and a proven ability to build a

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, WIP reports, backlog.
• Existing agency and broker relationships within the Southeast preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain profitable agency relationships.
• Strong underwriting judgment balancing production goals and profitability.
• Comfortable working with contractors, agents, brokers, and internal leadership.

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

Mid-to-Large Accounts

Financial Analysis

Agency Relationships

Profitability Focus

Underwriting Judgment

Team Collaboration

Job description

Polikov Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior Contract Surety Underwriter to lead underwriting for mid-to-large contract surety accounts in the Southeast from Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL. The role emphasizes disciplined underwriting, strong financial analysis, and close collaboration with agents, brokers, and internal leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring 6+ years of contract surety experience, existing Southeast agency relationships, and a proven ability to build a