Contract Surety Bonds Underwriting Manager - New England
About The Position
A well-established insurance organization is seeking a Senior Surety Underwriting Manager to lead underwriting operations, drive profitable growth, and oversee risk evaluation. This leader will be responsible for managing a diversified surety portfolio, supporting strategic initiatives, and guiding a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities Review and analyze financial information vital to underwriting, including credit checks, bank agreements, and financial statements. Oversee risk selection, pricing, retention strategies, growth objectives, and profitability for an assigned location or portfolio. Evaluate risk quality to ensure strict adherence to underwriting guidelines and company standards. Review underwriting submissions completed by other team members and recommend appropriate surety credit terms and conditions. Build and cultivate strong relationships with internal partners, agents, brokers, and other stakeholders. Communicate effectively across various internal and external audiences. Maintain high organizational standards with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Deliver exceptional customer service with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach. Make timely, well-informed decisions in support of business goals. Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and professional accountability in all actions. Support organizational objectives by using independent judgment and initiative. Provide coaching, mentorship, and development opportunities for underwriting staff.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience in surety, financial analysis, or underwriting.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Fields of Study: Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
- Preferred Credentials: Progress toward or completion of professional designations such as: Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU)
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze financial information vital to underwriting, including credit checks, bank agreements, and financial statements.
- Oversee risk selection, pricing, retention strategies, growth objectives, and profitability for an assigned location or portfolio.
- Evaluate risk quality to ensure strict adherence to underwriting guidelines and company standards.
- Review underwriting submissions completed by other team members and recommend appropriate surety credit terms and conditions.
- Build and cultivate strong relationships with internal partners, agents, brokers, and other stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively across various internal and external audiences.
- Maintain high organizational standards with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Deliver exceptional customer service with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
- Make timely, well-informed decisions in support of business goals.
- Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and professional accountability in all actions.
- Support organizational objectives by using independent judgment and initiative.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and development opportunities for underwriting staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
