Contract Surety Underwriting Manager

11 hours ago

Overland Park, United States West Bend Mutual Insurance Co. Full time


Contract Surety Underwriting Manager (Remote/Kansas City, MO)

Job Locations

US-MO-Kansas City | US-MO-Saint Louis | US-IA-Iowa City | US-IA-Des Moines | US-WI-Madison | US-WI-West Bend | US-WI-Appleton | US-KS-Overland Park | US-KS-Topeka | US-KS-Wichita

ID

2024-2499

Category

Surety

Full-Time

Remote/Hybrid

Hybrid

Company Overview

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We're committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Summary of Responsibilities

West Bend is seeking an experienced contract surety underwriter based out of the Kansas City, Missouri area, to take over an established territory comprised of the states of Kansas and Missouri. Reporting to the Madison, Wisconsin office, this individual will be responsible for managing the territory, growing the contract surety book of business, and supporting company goals by identifying those actions needed to assure premium growth and underwriting profit.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Oversee selection of bond risks to ensure accounts are in compliance with company and reinsurance underwriting guidelines.
  • Promote and market the West Bend Surety division throughout assigned territory
  • Represent the company at agency and industry related functions.
  • Maintain underwriting files with superior understanding of financial statement analysis, both personal and business, and of work in process analysis to assess the acceptability of risk.
  • Develop new business opportunities by capitalizing on a successful track record in the marketing and underwriting of contract surety.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with agents and contractor clients, through phone calls, in-person visits, and other strategic marketing opportunities .

Preferred Experience and Skills

  • 7+ years experience in contract surety underwriting
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Analytical and decision-making skills

Preferred Education and Training

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Insurance, or related field, or equivalent experience

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EEO

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