Surety Underwriter Trainee
About The Position
UFG is currently seeking a Surety Underwriter Trainee to join our growing Surety Department. You will be provided on the job training that will teach you how to perform analysis of financial statements, review contractor applications, analyze credit reports and learn to use various sources to conduct research. The trainee program will guide you on how to make recommendations on existing and new business. It will teach you how to determine acceptability of submissions and work toward a profitable and controlled level of growth. This will be done by servicing the business as well as meeting or exceeding the department’s annual goals and objectives. Through travel with experienced underwriters, you will learn how to conduct successful agency visits, mutually beneficial contractor visits and market UFG Surety products to new and existing agency partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or combination of education or surety experience.
- 1+ years of professional work experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance or accounting preferred.
- Certified, or working towards, AFSB designation, preferred.
- Employees are expected to participate in continuing education throughout their careers.
Responsibilities
- Successfully complete a comprehensive surety underwriting training program consisting of mentoring, self-study, and on-line learning.
- Gain an understanding and develop analytical skills on how to investigate, analyze, and underwrite surety business profitably.
- Underwrite new submissions and existing accounts with assistance from mentors.
- Evaluate and assess financial status, credit standing, and organization profile to analyze and determine acceptability of the risk within the framework of UFG underwriting policies and procedures.
- Assist surety underwriters in processing their books of business.
- Handle confidential information with discretion.
- Provide high-quality customer service in all interactions with internal and external customers
- Maintain electronic files per department guidelines.
- Gain exposure and skills on various software platforms.
Benefits
- Annual incentive compensation
- Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
- Accident, critical Illness & short-term disability insurance
- Retirement plans with employer contributions
- Generous time-off program
- Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
