Surety Bonds Underwriting Manager - Orange; California

Contract Surety Bonds Underwriting Manager - Orange (California)

Our Bonds Division is hiring for a Contract Surety Underwriting Manager to be located in our Orange, CA office. This position involves in-office work and traveling within the assigned territory.

$/yr - $/yr

• Understand and analyze business reports needed in the underwriting processes, including credit checks, bank agreements, and financial statements.
• 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.
• Must be highly organized to handle a variety of responsibilities.
• 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 looking for 7+ years of related experience. Progression toward certification in area of expertise preferred; appropriate certifications could include Associate in Surety and Fidelity Bonding (AFSB), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU).

• Requires prolonged sitting and/or standing.
• May require ability to operate and/or travel in a motor vehicle for long periods of time.
• May require travel by airplane.
• Requires frequent use of computer.
• May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs.
• Requires regular and predictable attendance (may be required to work in a physical office location).

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management

• Insurance

Great American Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This description reflects the essential duties of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. EEO statements and benefits information are available from the recruiter.