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Surety Bonds Underwriting Lead

2 months ago

Salt Lake, Utah, United States Great American Insurance Company Full time
Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance sector presents a wealth of opportunities. Great American Insurance Group, a subsidiary of American Financial Group, merges a "small company" atmosphere where your insights are valued with the expertise of a "big company" to facilitate your success. With over 30 specialized and property and casualty operations, there are always avenues for professional development and growth.

At Great American, we embrace diversity and acknowledge the advantages that arise when individuals from varied cultures, backgrounds, and experiences collaborate to achieve business objectives. We are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive environment and recognize that valuing diversity is a fundamental leadership trait. Our aim is to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and equipped to excel.

Great American's Bond Division has been engaged in underwriting surety and fidelity bonds for more than 90 years. Renowned for expert underwriting, robust financial stability, market leadership, and innovative solutions to all bonding requirements, Great American stands as one of the premier surety firms in the United States.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Oversee low to moderately complex risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability within the defined authority and according to divisional goals.
    • Utilize independent judgment and initiative to align with business objectives.
    • Maintain a high standard of customer service.
    • Evaluate submissions and determine the terms to offer (policy limits, credit limits, deductibles, coverage options, conditions, work programs, etc.).
    • Price business in line with company protocols.
    • Conduct investigations of new and existing accounts through various means (business owners, banks, creditors, debtors, architects, engineers, criminal record checks, on-site assessments, etc.).
    • Assess risk quality and ensure compliance with company guidelines.
    • Request and analyze various business reports necessary for the rating and underwriting processes, including credit checks, bank agreements, financial statements, and underwriting surveys.
    • Provide recommendations on risks exceeding authority.
    • Manage accounts using underwriting, analysis, and desktop systems.
    • Prepare effective internal and external communications regarding underwriting matters.
  • Develop and sustain productive business relationships with internal and external stakeholders to attract and retain profitable business.
  • Engage with producers and principals to maintain existing accounts, cultivate business relationships, and explore new opportunities in alignment with divisional objectives.
    • Interpret, explain, and promote products and services.
    • Conduct visits to producers/insureds to maintain existing accounts, assess exposures, build and sustain business relationships, and explore new opportunities in support of divisional goals.
  • Apply underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
  • May provide guidance and support to junior associates.
  • May have responsibilities related to performance and coaching of staff and may participate in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. A Master's in Business Administration (MBA) is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Field of Study: Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
  • Experience: Typically seeking 3+ years of relevant experience. Progression toward certification in the area of expertise is preferred; suitable certifications may include Associate in Surety and Fidelity Bonding (AFSB), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and/or Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU).
Business Unit:
Bond

Benefits:

We provide competitive healthcare, retirement, and paid time off benefits for full-time and part-time eligible employees.