Senior Surety Underwriter | Portfolio Lead & Growth

JCW Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group seeks an experienced Surety Underwriter to own a growing portfolio and underwrite with delegated authority. You will assess financials, creditworthiness and risk, and build broker relationships to source new business.

Ideal candidates bring a solid track record in surety underwriting, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, commercially minded approach to risk management within a fast-paced specialty platform.

Qualifications

• Must have experience underwriting surety lines.
• Strong ability to analyze financial statements and assess credit.
• Experience managing a book of business and making independent underwriting decisions.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of surety business.
• Assess financial statements, creditworthiness and overall risk exposure.
• Make independent underwriting decisions and manage risk within delegated authority.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and agency partners.
• Identify new business opportunities while maintaining portfolio profitability.
• Support the continued growth of the surety portfolio.

Skills

Surety underwriting

Financial analysis

Risk assessment

Portfolio management

Broker relationships

Communication skills

Job description

JCW Group seeks an experienced Surety Underwriter to own a growing portfolio and underwrite with delegated authority. You will assess financials, creditworthiness and risk, and build broker relationships to source new business.

Ideal candidates bring a solid track record in surety underwriting, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, commercially minded approach to risk management within a fast-paced specialty platform.