Swiss Re

Assistant Underwriter - Credit & Surety

Swiss Re$68K — $102K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Financial or accounting background with ability to interpret financial statements
  • Proficiency in quantitative and financial analysis to support underwriting decisions
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) for report production
  • Experience in the insurance, surety, or financial services industry is a plus
  • Familiarity with underwriting systems or document management platforms like CUA/Imaging

Responsibilities

  • Update CUA/Imaging systems with current underwriting information for accuracy
  • Enter and analyze financial data, evaluating accounts for potential concerns
  • Pull personal and corporate credit reports to assess creditworthiness
  • Establish and maintain new account documentation in CUA
  • Prepare and review General Indemnity Agreements and compliance documents
  • Manage bid logs and record results for approved bids
  • Review and approve consent of surety for bonds without outstanding claims
  • Support agency relations and documentation requirements

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with at least three in-office days per week
  • Opportunities for professional development in a collaborative team environment
  • Access to global expertise and resources with a strong support network
  • Engagement in diverse and innovative projects across North America
  • Ability to impact business outcomes through analytical contributions
Full Job Description
Location: Dallas/Plano TEXAS

Are you detail-oriented, financially savvy, and ready to launch or grow your career in the dynamic world of surety underwriting? Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is looking for a motivated and curious Underwriting Assistant to join our Credit & Surety team. This is your opportunity to work alongside experienced underwriters, sharpen your analytical skills, and make a real impact in a global, innovative insurance environment.

About the Role

As an Underwriting Assistant in our Credit & Surety team, you will play a vital role in supporting the underwriting process for contract surety accounts. You'll be at the heart of the action - analyzing financial data, managing account documentation, and helping ensure our underwriters have everything they need to make smart, informed decisions. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop deep expertise in surety underwriting within a collaborative and high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Account Management: Update CUA/Imaging systems with current underwriting information for both new and existing accounts, always ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Financial Data Entry & Analysis: Enter financial information into CUA, including preliminary analysis, and evaluate new and existing accounts to identify potential red flags or positive attributes
  • Credit Reporting: Pull personal and corporate credit reports as needed to support underwriting decisions and assess creditworthiness of companies and their owners
  • Account Setup: Establish new accounts in CUA, ensuring all pertinent documentation is captured and maintained in accordance with the SRCS Surety Group Procedure Manual
  • Documentation & Compliance: Prepare and review General Indemnity Agreements (GIAs) and/or subordination agreements upon request, and maintain current credit information files in line with established procedures
  • Bid Log Management: Prepare and maintain bid logs, recording results as received and updating records for approved bids and bid outcomes
  • Consent of Surety: Review and approve consent of surety for agents on final bonds where there are no outstanding claims, all subcontractors and suppliers have been paid, and no lingering issues remain
  • Agency Relations: Support agency appointment documentation and follow-up, address miscellaneous agent questions and concerns, and assist with year-end review and conditional bid approval requirements
  • Special Projects: Participate in special projects and provide custom reports as delegated by the Regional/Branch Manager


About the Team

Our Credit & Surety team operates across North America, offering innovative surety solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations. We are a collaborative, knowledgeable, and driven group, committed to delivering industry-leading underwriting and claims service to our clients. With approximately 50 locations worldwide, we bring global expertise and local insight to everything we do.

About You

You are a proactive, organized, and communicative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring a positive attitude and a genuine desire to deliver best-in-class service to both internal and external stakeholders. You are comfortable working with numbers and data, and you take pride in the accuracy and quality of your work. Whether you're a recent graduate with a financial background or an experienced professional looking for a new challenge, you bring curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative spirit to everything you do.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

  • Financial or Accounting Background: Demonstrated experience or education in finance, accounting, or a related field, with the ability to interpret and evaluate financial statements
  • Quantitative & Financial Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and drawing meaningful conclusions to support underwriting decisions
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), with the ability to produce accurate reports and correspondence efficiently


These are additional nice to haves:

  • Prior experience in the insurance, surety, or financial services industry
  • Familiarity with underwriting systems or document management platforms such as CUA/Imaging
  • Experience reviewing or preparing legal or financial agreements such as GIAs or subordination agreements
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused mindset
  • A proactive problem-solving approach and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team


The estimated base salary range for this position in Dallas, TX is $68,000 to $102,000. The specific salary offered for this, or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.

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About Swiss Re

Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd, commonly known as Swiss Re, is a reinsurance company based in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the world's second-largest reinsurer, after Munich Re. Swiss Re provides insurance and reinsurance products and services to customers globally. The company operates through four segments: Property & Casualty Reinsurance, Life & Health Reinsurance, Corporate Solutions, and Admin Re. Swiss Re has a long history, dating back to 1863, and has grown to become a leading player in the global insurance and reinsurance industry. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and promote renewable energy.
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