Senior Surety Underwriter - Risk, Bonds & Broker Relations

Core Specialty Insurance Services, Inc.; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Short and long-term disability

401(k) company-match (100% of 6%)

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Wellness program

Job summary

Core Specialty Insurance Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced underwriter to assess and manage risk for surety bond applications.

The role involves evaluating applicants’ financial strength, analyzing terms, and making informed decisions to protect profitability while maintaining strong broker relationships. The position requires collaboration with the Automation Team, staying current on industry trends, and willingness to travel 10-20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in surety underwriting or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate surety bond applications to determine risk levels and underwriting terms.
• Analyze financial statements, credit reports, and other documents to assess applicant stability.
• Collaborate with brokers, agents, and clients to gather necessary information for bond risk analysis.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, agents, and industry professionals.
• Provide guidance and support to junior underwriters or team members.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, underwriting practices, and competitors.
• Coordinate with Automation Team to implement bond types/risks in the platform.

Skills

Decision-making

Underwriting software

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/business/accounting

Tools

Underwriting software and tools

Job description

Core Specialty Insurance Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced underwriter to assess and manage risk for surety bond applications.

The role involves evaluating applicants’ financial strength, analyzing terms, and making informed decisions to protect profitability while maintaining strong broker relationships. The position requires collaboration with the Automation Team, staying current on industry trends, and willingness to travel 10-20%.