Surety Bond Underwriter

About the Role

Underwrite contract surety bonds in conformance with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group underwriting guidelines to determine if they meet risk acceptability standards and the strategy of the company. Responsible for increased premium production achieved by enhancing agent relationships. Authority to approve surety bonds up to an assigned authority level granted by Branch Manager.

• Manage daily bids and final bond requests.
• Review new contract bonds for completion in accordance with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group policies and analyze new account submissions for assigned territory.
• Approve bonds within the limit of authority for this position.
• Oversee and manage the fiscal status of accounts; perform analysis on annual accounting audits and internal financial statements; review relevant credit information.
• Maintain current documentation and credit information files in accordance with the Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group Procedure Manual for Contract Surety.
• Enhance existing agency relationships and identify and secure new agents; schedule regular meetings with established agents; visit bond accounts as requested by agents and supervisor.
• Provide quarterly marketing updates to VP/Branch Manager and other reports as requested.
• Attend Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group regional meetings as required.
• Participate in special projects as delegated by the VP/Branch Manager.

Position location is Dallas/Plano TX or surrounding metroplex.

• Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in business, preferably finance or accounting, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of current contract surety underwriting experience for Underwriter level.
• Strong marketing skills and ability to obtain new business and work with contractor clients.
• Strong competency in quantitative and financial analysis.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent computer skills including knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Ability to travel 25%.

For Dallas, TX, the estimated base salary range for the Underwriter position is $156,000 to $234,000. The specific salary offered for this role takes into account many factors including job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity, specialization, and experience.

Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.

During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the recruiter of any accommodation needed.