Surety - Underwriter - Commercial and Small Contract

Cincinnati Financial Corporation•Fairfield, OH

53d•$65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. To put this into action, we're looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person. If you're ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow. Our Surety department is currently seeking an underwriter in our commercial and small contract division. Surety bonding involves assessing the ability of one party to fulfill an obligation to another party according to the terms of a contract or statute. Many departments at our headquarters in Fairfield, Ohio, offer hybrid work options, empowering associates to work from home several days a week. Depending on your role and responsibilities, hybrid options may be available for those working at headquarters. Salary: The starting pay for this position is $65,000 annually. The pay determination is based on the applicant's education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.

Requirements

the ability to interpret and analyze financial statements
strong verbal and written communication skills to explain, persuade and present information
the ability to multitask and prioritize work
excellent attention to detail
the ability to work independently and proactively in an orderly and timely manner
highly developed analytical and problem solving skills
the ability to help make sound decisions based on information presented
the capacity to develop positive working relationships with team members and agents by working to find possible solutions and options that are beneficial to all
proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred
a bachelor's degree from the business college with an emphasis in finance, accounting, or economics

Responsibilities

underwrite and process renewal bonds
review new and renewal submissions from our agents
determine acceptable risks and adequate pricing within authority levels
support underwriting decisions on all other accounts through file preparation and documentation by gathering information and analyzing and evaluating risk exposure
manage agency requests and communicate directly with the agency to gather needed information
research and gather needed information to be able to understand bond form questions and refer to underwriter and team leader when necessary
act as a resource for team production assistants and assist with processing work as needed
handle special projects and assignments as directed

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