Commercial Surety Underwriting Specialist - Southeast/Mid-Atlantic
About The Position
Great American Insurance Group is seeking a Commercial Surety Underwriting Specialist for the Southeast/Mid-Atlantic Region. This role involves in-office work and travel within the assigned territory. The company, a leader in the insurance industry and a subsidiary of American Financial Group, offers a blend of a small company culture with big company expertise. With a 100-year history in surety bonds, Great American is known for expert underwriting, financial strength, market leadership, and creative solutions, positioning them as one of the top surety companies in the United States. This position offers opportunities for learning and growth within a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
- Field of Study: Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
- Generally, 5+ years of related experience.
- Must be highly organized.
- Must communicate effectively.
- Must deliver exceptional customer service.
- Must make timely, informed decisions.
- Must operate with integrity and honesty.
- Must hold self and team accountable for achieving established objectives.
- Must use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
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.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Medical coverage (full-time employees).
- Dental coverage (full-time employees).
- Vision coverage (full-time employees).
- Wellness plans (full-time employees).
- Parental leave (full-time employees).
- Adoption assistance (full-time employees).
- Tuition reimbursement (full-time employees).
- Paid Time Off (full-time and eligible part-time employees).
- Paid holidays (full-time and eligible part-time employees).
- 401(k) plan with company match (full-time and eligible part-time employees).
- Employee stock purchase plan (full-time and eligible part-time employees).
- Commuter benefits (full-time and eligible part-time employees).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
