Underwriting Specialist, Commercial Surety

Ascot Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

A leading surety carrier in Houston is looking for an Underwriting Specialist in Commercial Surety to support regional underwriting and marketing strategies. The candidate will manage production targets and build productive relationships with distribution partners. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $170,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and leave benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience underwriting complex commercial surety accounts.
• Proven track record in developing distribution partner relationships.
• Strong work ethic and business judgment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to production and underwriting strategy.
• Approve, decline, and price risks within limits.
• Maintain accurate underwriting information.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Job Description

Ascot Surety & Casualty Company is a US Treasury‑listed surety carrier boasting a Financial Strength Rating of A from A.M. Best.

The Underwriting Specialist, Commercial Surety will support underwriting and marketing strategy in an assigned region. The successful candidate will manage regional production targets, disciplined underwriting, and the development of productive distribution partner relationships.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to production, disciplined regional underwriting, and distribution strategy.
• Approve, decline, and price risks within authority limits.
• Assist with the development and execution of segment strategies to meet budgeted results.
• Maintain accurate underwriting information and ensure adherence to documentation standards.
• Develop and leverage productive distribution partner relationships.
• Support the development of Associate Underwriters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience underwriting, analyzing, and servicing complex commercial surety accounts.
• Proven track record of establishing and developing distribution partner relationships.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Consistently embraces and promotes a culture of collaboration and can effectively manage change.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic, solid business judgment, and passion for providing outstanding solutions to business partners.

Compensation

• Base pay range: $150,000 - $170,000 annually.
• Potential additional rewards: annual cash bonus and discretionary compensation.

Company Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits: medical (including prescription coverage), dental, vision, Health Savings Account, commuter account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, AD&D, work/life resources.
• Leave benefits: paid holidays, annual paid time off, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, bereavement, FMLA, adoption, maternity, military, primary & non‑primary caregiver leave.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) contributory savings plan.