Executive Underwriter, Commercial Surety

Position Summary

Partnering with a regional leader, provide underwriting and marketing duties by conducting high levels of financial analysis, risk assessment and utilizing technical underwriting expertise to determine credit quality and underwriting acceptability.

• Gather and analyze information, applying appropriate underwriting techniques necessary to make an accurate evaluation of credit quality & acceptability of risk.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with assigned producers and cultivate new relationships.
• Develop and manage a book of business, meeting or exceeding profitability objectives set by management.
• Build and grow strategic relationships, find opportunities for new business within the defined territory.
• Continuously monitor assigned accounts to ensure compliance with Arch standards and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare underwriting submissions, making recommendations and/or decisions within established authority limits.
• Perform additional projects as requested by Regional Lead.

• Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles and ability to demonstrate sound business judgment when evaluating financial condition, experience, credit history, and character of contract accounts.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet agreed expectations.
• Quick learner, open attitude to new problems, processes, procedures.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Minimum of four years surety underwriting experience and/or equivalent surety related experience. AFSB designation preferred.

Base salary range $115,000 - $140,000/year for SF/LA/Seattle. Position incentive eligible. Total compensation will include base salary and short & long-term incentives.

• Comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plans, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Competitive 401k with generous matching.
• Paid time off starting at 20 days per year, plus up to 12 paid company holidays and 2 paid volunteer days.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks.
• Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Backup child and elder care support.