Senior Bond Underwriter

EMC Insurance Companies • Iowa - Work From Home, IA

1d • $92,670 - $140,845 • Hybrid

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. Location Requirement: Ideal candidate will be located in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota or Minnesota.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or business, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Six years of experience with bond underwriting, or related experience
• Excellent bond underwriting knowledge
• Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent multitasking and organization skills
• Strong human relations skills, including written and verbal communication
• Good keyboarding skills and computer knowledge including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work effectively with others, as well as independently
• Travel required; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if driving

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, including analysis of financial statements, work in progress reports, and overall credit worthiness.
• Gathers necessary information to make a decision on whether to approve or decline a bond request.
• Maintains current account files and visits accounts as needed.
• Serves as a technical expert to other bond underwriters, including assisting with training, on the underwriting process and best practices in marketing to existing and new agencies.
• Creates new and grows existing agency relationships.
• Meets with agents, contractors, clients, prospective and existing project owners, etc.
• Educates agents on the bond philosophy and services EMC provides its customers.
• Markets services to agents.
• Participates in industry functions, meetings, and seminars to network and increase knowledge on surety and fidelity issues.
• Communicates with agents proactively and anticipates agents and insured’s needs.
• Plans and participates in events to establish new agency relationships and drive profitable growth opportunities for the department.
• Identifies opportunities and eliminates potential barriers within agency relationships.
• Underwrites new account submissions within an assigned underwriting authority level.
• Analyzes and evaluates new submissions including financial statements, work in progress reports, and overall credit worthiness.
• Sets up new account files and performs frequent agent and account visits.

Benefits

• life, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Competitive paid time off plan
• a full day of volunteer time off annually
• 401(k) plan match
• pension plan
• OneEMC bonus plan
• recognition and anniversary awards
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• tuition reimbursement
• Wellness initiatives to improve team member well-being and reduce health insurance costs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior