Contract Surety Bonds Underwriting Manager - Mid-Atlantic

Great American Insurance Group (DBA) • Maryland, LA

80d • $160,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Great American Insurance Group's Bond Division is hiring a Contract Surety Manager for the Mid-Atlantic Region, which can be in Baltimore or Philadelphia. This position involves in-office work and traveling within the assigned territory. The Bond Division has been underwriting surety bonds since 1926 and is known for expert underwriting, solid financial strength, market leadership, and creative solutions. The role combines a 'small company' culture where your ideas will be heard with 'big company' expertise to help you succeed.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Field of Study: Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Experience: Generally looking for 7+ years of related experience.
• 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 plans starting on day one.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Education reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave/adoption assistance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees