Underwriting Associate - Commercial Surety (Hybrid)

Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions • Alpharetta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role provides technical support to underwriters and producers, focusing on moderately complex commercial surety accounts. The Underwriting Associate plays a key role in ensuring the efficient processing of new and renewal surety submissions. At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, we are experts at what we do in protecting what makes businesses unique. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that’s aligned to our targeted customer groups. Intact’s Global Specialty Lines business spans across more than 20 verticals in four distinct markets: U.S., Canada, UK and Europe. The following opportunity is for our U.S. team.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of underwriting support or related insurance experience, with a strong preference for Surety or commercial lines.
• Demonstrated analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with brokers, clients, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and underwriting systems.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed for broker and client meetings.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriters in developing and servicing a profitable book of commercial surety business, including new and renewal submissions.
• Within delegated authority, approve, decline, and issue transactions for new business, renewals, and endorsements, ensuring alignment with Surety underwriting guidelines and company standards.
• Document underwriting files and ensure completeness for final review by underwriters, utilizing automated desktop systems and tools.
• Serve as the first point of contact for brokers and producers, providing timely responses to inquiries about Surety products and coverage.
• Research and resolve moderately complex questions regarding Surety processes, procedures, and coverage.
• Occasionally travel with underwriters to key producers/accounts to support business development and relationship management.
• Assist in the development of new processes, procedures, or systems to enhance Surety operations.
• Mentor and train other Underwriting Associates and Assistants as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period
• Competitive paid time off programs
• 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary
• Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree