Surety Underwriting Manager - Transactional

Core Specialty Insurance Services, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins

Short and long-term disability

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Wellness program

Job summary

Core Specialty Insurance Services, Inc. seeks an experienced underwriter to review surety bond applications, analyze financial statements, and determine risk and terms. You will work with brokers, agents, and clients to gather information and support underwriting decisions.

In this role you will mentor junior staff, monitor industry trends, and coordinate with the Automation Team to implement bond types in the platform, while staying updated on obligee requirements and changes in regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in surety underwriting or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data.
• Knowledge of surety bond principles, including indemnity agreements and bond forms.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate surety bond applications/submissions to determine risk levels and underwriting terms.
• Analyse financial statements, credit reports, and other relevant documents to assess the financial stability of applicants.
• Collaborate with brokers, agents, and clients to gather necessary information required for proper analysis of bond risks.
• 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.
• Coordination with Automation Team to implement bond types/risks in the surety bond platform.
• Stay abreast of obligee requirements and statutory changes.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Decision making

Attention to detail

Underwriting software

Written communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field

Tools

Underwriting software

Job description

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:

• Review and evaluate surety bond applications/submissions to determine risk levels and underwriting terms.


• Analyse financial statements, credit reports, and other relevant documents to assess the financial stability of applicants.


• Collaborate with brokers, agents, and clients to gather necessary information required for proper analysis of bond risks.


• 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.


• Coordination with Automation Team to implement bond types/risks in the surety bond platform.


• Stay abreast of obligee requirements and statutory changes.


• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Location: Texas, Georgia, or Florida. #LI-Remote

Technical Knowledge and Understanding:

• Excellent decision-making abilities and attention to detail.


• Proficiency in underwriting software and tools.


• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field or equivalent work experience.


• Extensive experience (7+ years) in surety underwriting or related field.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data.


• Knowledge of surety bond principles, including indemnity agreements and bond forms.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position. This includes assistance, or support for an immigration-related employment benefit such as H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN status, CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT.

At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurances;


• Short and long-term disability;


• Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan;


• Employee Assistance Plan;


• Health Savings Account;


• Flexible Spending Account;


• Health Reimbursement Account;


• Wellness program

Core Specialty offers a diversified range of property and casualty insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses. From underwriting offices spanning the U.S., the Company focuses on niche markets, local distribution, and superior underwriting knowledge, offering traditional as well as innovative insurance solutions to meet the needs of its customers and brokers.

For further information about Core Specialty, please visit www.corespecialtyinsurance.com.

In compliance with the Transparency in Coverage rule, issued in 2020 by US Departments of Health, Human Services, Labor and Treasury our health plan's machine-readable files (MRFs) can be accessed via www.Cigna.com.