Surety Underwriter

PTR Global; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Experience with a nationally recognized organization

Job summary

PTR Global in Indianapolis seeks a detail-oriented Surety Underwriting Assistant to support a high-volume National Bond Center team. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative and customer service skills, preferably from Surety, P&C Insurance, or financial services backgrounds.

The role involves providing underwriting support for bond transactions, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance. Join a nationally recognized insurance organization and gain experience in a collaborative hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting complex transactions; 3+ years preferred.
• Prior experience in Surety, P&C Insurance, or underwriting support preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and underwriting support for new bond transactions.
• Communicate effectively with underwriters and agents.
• Enter bonds and underwriting information into internal systems.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Customer service experience

Data entry skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

W2 Opportunity – Surety Underwriting Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Surety Underwriting Assistant to support a high-volume National Bond Center team. This role is ideal for candidates with strong administrative, customer service, and data entry experience, preferably within Surety, P&C Insurance, or financial services environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and underwriting support for new bond transactions, endorsements, renewals, cancellations, and reinstatements.
• Support agents utilizing the Surety Agency Portal and respond to inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Enter bonds, rates, codes, endorsements, and underwriting information into internal systems with a high level of accuracy.
• Prepare, review, and verify documents before processing to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Maintain electronic records, documentation, and filing systems.
• Communicate effectively with underwriters, agents, attorneys, territory managers, and Surety IT teams.
• Research and resolve billing, premium, and commission discrepancies as needed.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and recommend efficiencies.
• Perform general office and administrative support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting complex transactions; 3+ years preferred.
• Prior experience in Surety, Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance, underwriting support, insurance operations, or related administrative environments preferred.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate, error-free work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Technical Skills

• Adobe Acrobat (Preferred)

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in insurance operations, underwriting support, or bond processing.
• Strong data entry and documentation management skills.
• Dependable, organized, and highly responsive.
• Comfortable handling high-volume administrative work while maintaining accuracy.
• Able to build positive relationships with agents, clients, and internal stakeholders.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized insurance organization and gain experience supporting a high-performing Surety underwriting team while working in a collaborative hybrid environment.