Bond Underwriter II

EMC Insurance Companies • Colorado - Work From Home, CO

5d • $60,813 - $92,395 • Hybrid

About The Position

At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together. The candidate must live in the Denver, CO area with expectations to work on-site in the Denver office one day per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or business, or equivalent relevant experience
• One year of experience in bond underwriting or related experience
• Good bond underwriting knowledge
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent multitasking and organization skills
• Strong keyboarding skills and computer knowledge including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong human relations skills, including written and verbal communication
• Ability to work effectively with others, as well as independently
• Occasional travel required
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if driving

Responsibilities

• Underwrites within an assigned underwriting authority and services existing bond accounts, including analysis of financial statements, work in progress reports, and overall credit worthiness.
• Gathers necessary information to make decisions on approving or declining a bond request.
• Maintains current account files and visits accounts as needed.
• Builds and maintains agency relationships.
• Meets with agents, contractors, clients, prospective and existing project owners and others.
• Educates agents on the bond philosophy and services EMC provides its customers.
• Markets services to agents.
• Identifies opportunities and potential barriers within agency relationships.
• Underwrites new account submissions within an assigned underwriting authority level.
• Analyzes and evaluates new submissions including financial statements, work in progress reports, and overall credit worthiness.
• Sets up new account files and performs account visits as warranted.
• Participates in industry functions, meetings and seminars.
• Keeps current on trade publications and business journals.

Benefits

• life coverage
• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• prescription drug coverage
• Competitive paid time off plan
• a full day of volunteer time off annually
• 401(k) plan match
• pension plan
• OneEMC bonus plan
• recognition and anniversary awards
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• tuition reimbursement
• Wellness initiatives to improve team member well-being and reduce health insurance costs
• Flexibility to dress for your day
• opportunities for alternative work arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level