Account Manager, Surety - California

American Global • California, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Account Manager to join our dynamic Surety team in our Los Angeles (Woodland Hills), California office. American Global is one of the largest privately held insurance and surety brokerage firms in North America specializing in all aspects of construction risk management. We support contractors, owners, and developers, helping protect them from the risks and exposures specific to the construction industry. We are a vibrant, values-driven community with a unique, collaborative culture that fuels our desire to excel. Together, our team is transforming the construction industry and revolutionizing the role of broker. As we continue our journey, we seek to find the right individuals, in the right locations, to expand and enrich our fast-growing team of talented professionals across 15 locations throughout the US and Canada, as well as Rome, Italy. We are looking to grow our organization with talented individuals that share our passion for collaboration and disruptive thinking. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, we offer exciting opportunities to help you thrive. At American Global, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a close-knit team that values collaboration, innovation, and growth. As a privately held company, we take pride in fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where every team member plays a vital role in our success. Recognized as a Best Place to Work, we are committed to providing career growth opportunities and empowering our employees to reach their full potential. Our expertise in the insurance and construction industry sets us apart, and we take pride in the impact we make in our field. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in their success.

Requirements

• Strong technical property and casualty knowledge
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of industry experience
• Proven ability to present and clearly explain information to clients
• Proven ability to clearly explain problems/concerns to co-workers, supervisors and/or agency principals and suggest/recommend solutions
• Data entry experience as well as excellent interpersonal skills
• Competence in Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Task and detail oriented
• Team player with demonstrated professional communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent; College degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Ability to travel as required

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client contact for day-to-day bonding questions
• Build and promote strong relationships with business partners, carriers and all stakeholders vested in the process
• Quality control data in Epic, Erlon, and OneDrive including client data, surety contacts, bonds, rates, commissions
• Communicate with clients and underwriters through the request process, including the provision of proper underwriting materials
• Responds to accounting and invoice issues with appropriate adjustments/corrections within prescribed timelines
• Oversee Account Associate work for accuracy and quality
• Assist in creating proposals and presentations
• Compile and/or approve complete and accurate submissions and deliver to underwriters; Provide timely responses to underwriter submission inquiries
• Request and review client documents such as financial statements, work-in-progress, aging of receivables schedules
• Conduct in-depth data analyses
• Maintain knowledge of carrier underwriting appetites and contacts and recommend appropriate markets for client programs
• Additional responsibilities as required

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative and innovative environment
• Culture of continuous learning and professional development
• Competitive salary package
• 401k with above-average employer match of up to 5% of your salary
• Leadership training and support
• Work/Life Balance (Summer Fridays, flexible work arrangements and mental health services)
• Education and Student Loan Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED