Commercial Surety Head Underwriter - Bond Division

Great American Insurance Group•Decatur, GA

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Great American Insurance Group's Bond Division is seeking a Commercial Surety Head Underwriter. This position requires regular in-office presence and travel. The preferred location is Cincinnati, OH, but other locations like Orange, CA; Schaumburg, IL; Philadelphia, PA; Hartford, CT; Atlanta, GA; and Dallas, TX will also be considered. Candidates outside these markets may be considered if willing to relocate to Cincinnati or another approved office location based on business needs and qualifications. The Bond Division has been underwriting surety bonds since 1926 and is known for expert underwriting, solid financial strength, market leadership, and creative solutions, being one of the top surety companies in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Generally, a minimum of 10-15 years of surety underwriting experience, including a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Accountable for overseeing Financial Products Underwriting operations, enhancing workflow efficiency, and maintaining high productivity levels.
Accountable for developing and implementing strategic plans for the Production Underwriting team, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
Oversee the assessment of underwritten risk quality and volume and compile comprehensive reports to convey key insights.
Leverages strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive and sustain profitable growth.
Overseas and guides the assessment of policy renewals and modifications, recommending strategic improvements and risk mitigation opportunities.
Responsible for the delivery of exceptional customer service by monitoring management reports on service levels, activities, customer experience, and implementing strategic improvements as necessary.
Responsible for overseeing product and service promotions, ensuring they align with market growth objectives and enhance customer engagement.
Oversee the implementation, application, and updating of underwriting rules, rating manual guidelines, and insurance regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.