Surety Home Office Underwriter (Midwest/West Coast)

Virginia Tech; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 128,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Underwriter for surety portfolios to manage profitability and provide technical support. The ideal candidate will have expertise in underwriting and risk analysis, ensuring the effectiveness of the bonding organization. This is primarily a home-based role with occasional travel needs. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, promoting diverse experiences within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) and pension plans

Annual incentives and paid time off

Student loan repayment assistance

Paid-family leave

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in surety underwriting and risk selection.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience in credit analysis.

Responsibilities

• Underwrites individual accounts and manages high-quality surety portfolios.
• Responsible for profitability of contract and commercial surety bonds.
• Provides technical support to the field organization.

Skills

Customer-driven solutions

Surety underwriting

Risk selection

Credit analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Job description

Underwrites individual accounts and manages high-quality surety portfolios. You will report to AVP Bonds. Join us today!

Position Compensation Range (for certain geographic locations):

$141,000 to $239,000 Yearly.

Position Compensation Range:

$128,000.00 - $216,000.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location.

Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities

• Responsible for profitability of contract and commercial surety bonds.
• Underwrites individual accounts and manages high-quality surety portfolios.
• Provides technical support to the field organization.
• Contributes to bond product and systems development.
• Participates in the audit process to ensure underwriting discipline is maintained.
• Contributes to the effectiveness of the bonds organization to drive profitable growth and maintain a healthy loss ratio.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Experience providing customer-driven solutions or service.
• Progressive experience in surety underwriting and risk selection.
• Experience in credit analysis.
• Knowledge of processing methods, workflow procedures, insurance underwriting, and regulations.
• Understanding of lines of business and legal/regulatory guidelines.
• Experience in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and negotiation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Licenses

• Not applicable.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10%.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting/standing as part of work activities.

Working Conditions

• Not applicable.

Additional Information

• Offer contingent on background checks.
• Signing non-disclosure agreement required.
• No sponsorship considerations for employment visas.
• Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

This is a primarily home-based role, with 80% of work from home. Occasional travel to office locations may be required for meetings, training, or events.

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We encourage applications regardless of whether all requirements are met, valuing diverse experiences and passions.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellbeing programs, 401(k), pension, annual incentives, paid holidays, paid time off, student loan repayment, and paid-family leave. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination and inclusion, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories where applicable.