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Job Description
A leading national insurance carrier is seeking a Contract Surety Underwriter to join its Specialty Bond Division. This team has a long-standing reputation for financial strength, expertise, and creative underwriting solutions. The organization combines a collaborative culture with strong resources, offering excellent opportunities for learning and advancement.
What You’ll Do
Compensation is based on experience, skillset, and role scope. The company offers a competitive total rewards package that may include:
A leading national insurance carrier is seeking a Contract Surety Underwriter to join its Specialty Bond Division. This team has a long-standing reputation for financial strength, expertise, and creative underwriting solutions. The organization combines a collaborative culture with strong resources, offering excellent opportunities for learning and advancement.
What You’ll Do
- Review and analyze business and financial information, including credit reports, bank agreements, and financial statements.
- Evaluate risk quality and ensure underwriting decisions align with internal guidelines.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with agents, brokers, and internal teams.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with all stakeholders.
- Manage a diverse set of responsibilities with strong organization and follow-through.
- Provide exceptional customer service and support to agency partners.
- Make timely, informed underwriting decisions using sound judgment.
- Operate with integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
- Stay informed on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory developments.
- Utilize independent decision-making to support business goals and profitable growth.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Preferred fields of study: Finance, Accounting, Business, or related disciplines.
- 3 years of relevant experience (surety, credit analysis, financial analysis, construction finance, underwriting, etc.).
- Strong analytical, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to travel within the assigned regional territory.
- Comfort working in a hybrid office environment.
Compensation is based on experience, skillset, and role scope. The company offers a competitive total rewards package that may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Employee stock purchase program
- Tuition/education reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Commuter benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Additional voluntary benefits