Surety Underwriter: Territory Growth & Risk Analytics

UFG Insurance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UFG Insurance in Chicago seeks a Surety Underwriter to build and maintain a profitable portfolio by evaluating risks within authority and underwriting guidelines. You will visit agencies, prospect new agents, and collaborate with contractors to assess acceptability and growth.

A successful candidate has strong analytical skills, can manage a territory, and will mentor junior underwriters while meeting production and profitability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combination of education and surety experience.
• 3+ years of contract surety underwriting experience.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new submissions and existing accounts within authority.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with agents/brokers.
• Meet production, marketing, and profitability goals in territory.
• Evaluate financial status and creditworthiness of applicants.
• Provide guidance and training to underwriters and trainees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Territory management

Underwriting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, or accounting

Job description

UFG Insurance in Chicago seeks a Surety Underwriter to build and maintain a profitable portfolio by evaluating risks within authority and underwriting guidelines. You will visit agencies, prospect new agents, and collaborate with contractors to assess acceptability and growth.

A successful candidate has strong analytical skills, can manage a territory, and will mentor junior underwriters while meeting production and profitability goals.