Surety - Underwriting Director - Commercial and Small Contract

Cincinnati Financial•Fairfield, OH

2d•$140,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cincinnati Insurance Companies is seeking an Underwriting Director for its Surety department, specifically within the commercial and small contract division. This role involves assessing the ability of parties to fulfill contractual or statutory obligations. The position is based at the company's headquarters in Fairfield, Ohio, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring in-office presence Monday through Thursday and a work-from-home option on Fridays. The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $220,000 annually, with potential for an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on performance.

Requirements

Willing and able to assume special functions, roles or responsibilities.
Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in analysis, administration, communication and support.
High level knowledge for all aspects of the role (all systems and technologies; team, territory and department processes; insurance knowledge, etc.).
Demonstrated higher level communication skills (persuasive communication, cool under pressure, etc.) and respected in relationships including other departments.
Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
Recover quickly from setbacks, and find alternative ways to reach goals or targets.
Demonstrate ability to lead and help others resolve complex or sensitive underwriting accounts situations.
Handle high workloads, competing demands, vague assignments, interruptions, and distractions with poise and ease.
Demonstrates the highest level of proficiency in agency marketing.
Able to identify, propose, underwrite and execute profitable program opportunities with the highest customer service and satisfaction.
Demonstrate the highest level of proficiency in underwriting, administration, communications, and support.
Display a mastery of underwriting and administrative tools and procedures.
A minimum of 5 years underwriting or leading in surety.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree from a business college with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting, or Economics is preferred.

Responsibilities

Possess the skills and leadership ability to direct and lead a team of production and field underwriters for profitable growth.
Display a mastery of all underwriting tasks required for Commercial Surety and Small Contract Surety.
Possess an awareness and knowledge of each territory within the commercial surety and small surety team and develop a working relationship with each of the team’s underwriter, field reps, and underwriting managers.
Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in analysis, administration, marketing/negotiation and communication.
Able to handle complex underwriting requests and know when to get senior management involved.
Mentor team underwriters on advanced topics of financial and risk analysis.
Advise and make proposals for policy and underwriting changes based on changes in underwriting conditions and marketplace.
Ability to analyze underwriting territory portfolio, develop strategy and implement plan.
Offer advice and direction to underwriters along with approval assistance.
Effectively communicate areas of concern on new and/or existing business.
Evaluate and make decisions on changes to processes/procedures.
Assist the team as requested with respect to the daily workflow and activity.