Commercial Surety Underwriting Regional Manager - Midwest Region

Commercial Surety Underwriting Regional Manager - Midwest Region

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The Bond Division has been underwriting surety bonds since 1926. We are known for expert underwriting, solid financial strength, market leadership, and creative solutions. Great American is one of the top surety companies in the United States.

The Bond Division is hiring a Commercial Surety Underwriting Regional Manager for the Midwest Region. The candidate can be based in Chicago, Cincinnati, Kansas City, or Nashville. The position involves in-office work and travel within the assigned territory.

• Understand and analyze business reports needed in the underwriting processes, including credit checks, bank agreements, and financial statements.
• Be responsible for all risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability for their branch office.
• Assess risk quality in compliance with company guidelines.
• Review the underwriting of others and make recommendations for extending surety credit including the terms and conditions.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively.
• Be highly organized to handle a variety of responsibilities.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Make timely, informed decisions.
• Operate with integrity and honesty.
• Hold self and team accountable for achieving established objectives.
• Use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
• Coach and develop team.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Field of Study:
  Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Experience:
  
  Generally, 9+ years of related experience and 4+ years of management experience. Progression toward certification in area of expertise preferred; certifications could include AFSP/CPA/RPLU (e.g., Associate in Surety and Fidelity Bonding, Certified Public Accountant, Registered Professional Liability Underwriter).

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Compensation varies by role, level, and location. Total rewards include medical, dental, and vision plans from day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) with company match. Details provided during hiring.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Finance and Sales

• Insurance