Senior Underwriter, Contract Surety - Growth & Partnerships

Ascot Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Ascot Group is seeking a Senior Underwriter, Contract Surety to join their team in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves supporting underwriting strategy and building strong relationships with brokers and clients to drive business growth in the contract surety sector.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, at least 3 years of experience in underwriting, and a proven ability to develop distribution partnerships. A competitive annual salary range of $120,000 - $145,000 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, leave, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience underwriting complex contract surety accounts.
• Proven track record of developing distribution partner relationships.
• Ability to manage change and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to production and underwriting strategy.
• Approve, decline, and price risks within authority limit.
• Develop productive relationships with distribution partners.

Skills

Underwriting complex accounts

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent

Job description

Ascot Group is seeking a Senior Underwriter, Contract Surety to join their team in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves supporting underwriting strategy and building strong relationships with brokers and clients to drive business growth in the contract surety sector.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, at least 3 years of experience in underwriting, and a proven ability to develop distribution partnerships. A competitive annual salary range of $120,000 - $145,000 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, leave, and retirement benefits.