Contract Surety Underwriter - CorSo (Midlothian VA, Wash. DC)
Swiss Re•Washington D.C., DC
•$156,000 - $234,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is looking for a talented Contract Surety Underwriter to join our dynamic team. As a Contract Surety Underwriter, you'll be at the heart of our surety operations — evaluating risk, approving bonds, and cultivating the agent relationships that drive our business forward. This is a role where analytical rigor meets relationship-building, and where your decisions genuinely matter. You'll have real authority, real impact, and real opportunities to grow.
Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years of contract surety underwriting experience, with demonstrated ability to assess and approve bonds within an assigned authority framework
- Strong quantitative and financial analysis skills, including the ability to review and interpret financial statements, accounting audits, and credit information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to manage documentation, reporting, and data analysis effectively
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business, finance, or accounting — or equivalent professional experience
- Proven track record in agency relationship management, including securing new agents and growing a book of business
- Strong marketing and business development skills, with the ability to engage contractor clients and identify new opportunities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting updates and reports to senior leadership
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to meet with agents and visit bond accounts
Responsibilities
- Underwrite contract surety bonds in alignment with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group underwriting guidelines, assessing risk acceptability and strategic fit
- Manage daily bid and final bond requests, ensuring timely and accurate processing across your assigned territory
- Review new contract bond submissions for completeness and compliance with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group policies
- Approve surety bonds within your assigned authority level, exercising sound judgment and underwriting discipline
- Oversee the fiscal status of accounts, including in-depth analysis of annual accounting audits and internal financial statements
- Maintain accurate documentation and credit information files in accordance with the Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group Procedure Manual
- Build and enhance agency relationships — schedule regular meetings with established agents, visit bond accounts, and actively identify and secure new agent partnerships
- Drive premium production growth by leveraging strong market knowledge and a proactive, client-focused approach
- Provide quarterly marketing updates to the VP/Branch Manager and contribute to special projects as delegated
- Attend regional meetings and represent the team with professionalism and expertise
Benefits
- Total compensation approach considering base pay, short- and long-term incentives, and benefits offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
