Senior Bond Underwriter

EMC Insurance Companies•Ottawa, CO

1d•$92,670 - $140,845

About The Position

At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or business, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Five years of experience with bond underwriting, or related experience
Excellent bond underwriting knowledge
Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills
Good keyboarding skills, Internet and computer knowledge
Excellent human relations skills
Travel required; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if traveling

Nice To Haves

Associate in Fidelity and Surely Bonding (AFSB) designation preferred

Responsibilities

Underwrites accounts within an assigned underwriting authority level, and services existing bond accounts
Analyzes financial statements, work in progress reports, and overall credit worthiness
Mentors and assists with training other bond underwriters on the underwriting process
Builds and maintains new agency relationships, and monitors and maintains existing relationships
Educates agents on the bond philosophy and services EMC provides its customers, and markets these services to agents
Maintains current files and sets up new account files and performs account visits

Benefits

More than 105 years of financial strength and stability
Named a five-star insurance carrier by Insurance Business America
Two-time recipient of the Best Practices Award of Excellence from the Independent Agents & Brokers of America
Multiple locations recognized as Top Workplaces based solely on team member feedback
Corporate culture that engages and empowers team members to achieve their best
Outstanding benefits with life, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Competitive paid time off plan and a full day of volunteer time off annually
Financial incentives, including a 401(k) plan match, pension plan, OneEMC bonus plan and recognition and anniversary awards
Professional development and growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
Wellness initiatives to improve team member well-being and reduce health insurance costs
Flexibility to dress for your day and opportunities for alternative work arrangements