Regional Surety Bond Underwriting Manager

The Hartford•Walnut Creek, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Surety Bond Underwriting Manager will have the opportunity to expand an existing book of business while leading an established underwriting team. You will supervise and perform all underwriting functions including marketing, financial & industry analysis and servicing your team’s commercial surety portfolio.

Requirements

5 + years of Surety underwriting experience or similar credit oriented/ insurance lines experience required.
Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining solid relationships with all internal and external business partners.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
An ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions.
High energy self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit.
Demonstration of solid time, organizational, and desk management skills.
Goal-oriented and delivers outcomes.
Ability to challenge the status quo and compete to win.
Superior technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills.
Valid Driver’s license as a company car may be provided.

Responsibilities

Lead production underwriter for the territory.
Profit and loss responsibility for the book of business within the region.
Supervises a regional team of underwriters, though remains accountable as the ultimate manager of the book of business.
Sets the surety business plan for the region, in line with the Surety LOB strategy.
Initiates marketing activities with agents, brokers, and customers.
Recruits, hires, and develop underwriters within the territory, both experienced and trainees.
Manages recommendations for surety programs.
Prepares budgeting, business plans, and expense management.
Monitors and manages the quality of the surety portfolio towards profitability.