Commercial Surety Underwriting Regional Manager - Southwest

Great American Insurance Group•Scottsdale, AZ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Great American Insurance Group's Bond Division is hiring a Commercial Surety Underwriting Regional Manager/Sr. Manager for the Southwest Region. This position is based in cities such as Los Angeles (Orange), Denver, or Phoenix and involves in-office work with travel within the assigned territory. The company has a 100-year history in providing surety bonds and is known for expert underwriting, financial strength, market leadership, and creative solutions. Great American values a diverse workforce and fosters an inclusive environment.

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.
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.