Senior Surety Account Manager

IAT Insurance Group; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Healthcare and Wellness Programs

7% 401(k) Company Match more? regular?

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Senior Account Manager for our Surety unit. You will provide day-to-day client service to underwriters, agents, and principals, acting as liaison to ensure needs are met in a hybrid schedule with in-office Mon-Wed and remote Thu-Fri.

Responsibilities include entering new and renewal business, preparing service documents, processing renewals, endorsements, audits, non-renewals and cancellations, maintaining files, and supporting underwriting

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience providing customer support or customer service, preferably in surety.
• Basic accounting experience.
• Knowledge of underwriting support processes, basic mathematics and problem-solving techniques.
• Strong keyboarding skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication with all levels of associates and/or external sources.

Responsibilities

• Enters new and renewal business into proprietary rating systems.
• Prepare account service-related documents and other client communications and correspondence.
• Processes renewals, reviewing for accuracy and making requested renewal changes.
• Processes endorsements and audit transactions through communication with agents and underwriters.
• Processes non-renewals and cancellations.
• Reviews all company correspondence to ensure applicability to client needs.
• Maintains bond/account files in accordance with established procedures.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with underwriters and agents.
• Answers and processes internal information requests.
• Prepares, submits and tests IT programming requests.
• Prepares and audits various monthly reports.
• Improves/refines professional skills through continuing education and maintaining familiarity with industry trends and standards.
• Assists in training of other employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Underwriting support

Communication

Problem solving

Basic accounting

Keyboarding

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AS400

OnBase

Job description

## Senior Surety Account ManagerApply: AZ Scottsdale Business Site: Full time: Posted Today: JR100110IAT Insurance Group Surety Business Unit has an immediate opening for a **Senior Account Manager** in our **Scottsdale, Arizona** location. This role will provide overall day-to-day customer service and support to Underwriters, Agents, Principals. Acts as a liaison between the organization and clients, working closely with both entities to ensure needs are met. This role works a hybrid schedule that requires working from the office Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.**Responsibilities:*** Enters new and renewal business into proprietary rating systems.* Prepare account service-related documents and other client communications and correspondence.* Processes renewals, reviewing for accuracy and making requested renewal changes.* Processes endorsements and audit transactions through communication with agents and underwriters.* Processes non-renewals and cancellations.* Reviews all company correspondence to ensure applicability to client needs.* Maintains bond/account files in accordance with established procedures* Establishes and maintains good working relationships with underwriters and agents.* Answers and processes internal information requests.* Prepares, submits and tests IT programming requests.* Prepares and audits various monthly reports.* Improves/refines professional skills through continuing education and maintaining familiarity with industry trends and standards.* Assists in training of other employees.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Qualifications:****Must Have:*** High school graduate or equivalent* Minimum of 5 years of experience providing customer support or customer service. Previous Surety experience.* Basic Accounting experience.* Knowledge of Underwriting support processes and procedures, basic mathematics and problem-solving techniques.* Strong keyboarding skills.* Effective written and verbal communication skills used for interaction with all levels of associates and/or external sources in a variety of settings.* To qualify, all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require, now or in the future, VISA sponsorship for employment purposes.**Preferred to Have:*** Bachelors Degree* 2+ years underwriting support experience* Knowledge of AS400 and OnBase systems preferred but not mandatory.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.**Our Culture**IAT Insurance Group is the largest private, family-owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. **I*****nsurance*** **A*****nswers*** **T*****ogether*** is how we define IAT, in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers. At IAT, we’re committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture for all. Our employees propel IAT forward – driving innovation, stable partnerships and growth. That’s why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent. We offer comprehensive benefits like: · 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off· 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing· Hybrid work environment· Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career· Healthcare and Wellness Programs· Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses· College Loan Assistance Support Plan· Educational Assistance Program· Mentorship Program· Dress for Your Day PolicyTo view details of our full benefits, please visit https://www.iatinsurancegroup.com/careers/benefits