Executive Surety Underwriter Production
About The Position
UFG is seeking an Executive Surety Underwriter to build and maintain a profitable mix of new and existing surety business by developing strong relationships with the agency force. The role evaluates risks within underwriting authority and company parameters, independently underwrites complex submissions, and reviews accounts and bid requests that exceed individual underwriter authority. The position also supports underwriter development and helps management develop team members. This is a remote opportunity; the ideal candidate will reside in North Carolina or South Carolina. The role involves overseeing a book of contract surety business, achieving production, marketing, and profitability goals, and conducting agency and contractor visits. Up to 20% travel is required, including frequent overnight trips.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and surety experience.
- At least 7 years of professional work experience or completion of a surety training program.
- Valid and current driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with company practice.
- Expected to participate in continuing education throughout their career.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, or accounting.
- Certified in or working toward the AFSB designation.
- Residence in North Carolina or South Carolina.
Responsibilities
- Instruct, assign, and review work and projects completed by SSAs, UWAs, and others.
- Assist with the development of other underwriters and their books of business.
- Coach, mentor, and train team members.
- Grow business successfully and responsibly use the higher underwriting authority granted.
- Independently underwrite complex submissions, new submissions, and existing accounts.
- Evaluate financial status, credit standing, and organizational profiles to determine risk acceptability under UFG underwriting policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with agents and brokers.
- Oversee a book of contract surety business and meet production, marketing, and profitability goals.
- Develop a marketing plan using the territory management tool.
- Review accounts and bid requests that exceed individual underwriter authority levels.
- Upload and update file information electronically and purge obsolete data according to department guidelines.
- Manage confidential information with discretion.
- Provide high-quality customer service to internal and external customers.
- Request underwriting information from agencies and review and process information received.
- Conduct annual account reviews, including financial analysis, obtaining current bank line of credit letters, preparing profiles, and recommending lines of authority.
- Record communications concerning activities according to department standards.
- Stay current on industry trends, competition, pertinent laws, and legal developments, and share relevant information with the department.
- Visit agencies and contract accounts, and assist other underwriters on their visits.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual incentive compensation.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Accident, critical illness, and short-term disability insurance.
- Retirement plans with employer contributions.
- Generous time-off program.
- Programs designed to support employee well-being and financial security.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
