Commercial Surety Underwriting Regional Manager - Southwest

Great American Insurance Company • Orange, CO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Great American has been providing surety bonds for 100 years and is known for expert underwriting, solid financial strength, market leadership and creative solutions to bonding needs. The Bond Division is hiring a Commercial Surety Underwriting Regional Manager/Sr. Manager for the Southwest Region in cities such as Los Angeles (Orange), Denver, or Phoenix. This position involves in-office work and traveling within the assigned territory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Field of Study: Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
• Generally, 9+ years of related experience
• 4 or more years of management experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Progression toward certification in area of expertise preferred; appropriate certifications could include Associate in Surety and Fidelity Bonding (AFSB), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU).

Responsibilities

• Understand and analyze business reports needed in the underwriting processes, including credit checks, bank agreements, and financial statements.
• Responsible for all risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability for their branch office.
• Assess risk quality in compliance with company guidelines.
• Review the underwriting of others and make recommendations for extending surety credit including the terms and conditions.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively.
• Must be highly organized to handle a variety of responsibilities.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Make timely, informed decisions.
• Operate with integrity and honesty.
• Hold self and team accountable for achieving established objectives.
• Use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
• Coach and develop team.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• wellness plans
• parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• paid holidays
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• an employee stock purchase plan
• commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

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