Commercial Surety Head Underwriter - Bond Division

Great American Insurance Group

$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 10-15 years of surety underwriting experience
  • Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role
  • Professional designation completion or progress preferred

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Financial Products Underwriting operations for efficiency and productivity
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for the Production Underwriting team
  • Assess underwritten risk quality and volume, compiling comprehensive reports
  • Leverage relationships with stakeholders to drive profitable growth
  • Guide assessment of policy renewals and recommend risk mitigation
  • Deliver exceptional customer service by monitoring service levels
  • Oversee product and service promotions aligned with market objectives
  • Update underwriting rules, rating guidelines, and insurance regulations

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Wellness plans and parental leave
  • Adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee stock purchase plan and commuter benefits
Full Job Description

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Great American's 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 seeking a Commercial Surety Head Underwriter. This position requires regular in-office presence and travel.

Cincinnati, OH is the preferred location for this role. We will also consider candidates currently located in Orange, CA; Schaumburg, IL; Philadelphia, PA; Hartford, CT; Atlanta, GA; and Dallas, TX. Candidates located outside of these markets may be considered if they are willing to relocate to Cincinnati, our preferred location. Relocation to one of the other approved office locations may also be considered based on business needs and candidate qualifications.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

  • Accountable for overseeing Financial Products Underwriting operations, enhancing workflow efficiency, and maintaining high productivity levels.

  • Accountable for developing and implementing strategic plans for the Production Underwriting team, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.

  • Oversee the assessment of underwritten risk quality and volume and compile comprehensive reports to convey key insights.

  • Leverages strategic relationshipswith internal and external stakeholders to drive and sustain profitable growth.

  • Overseas and guides the assessment of policy renewals and modifications, recommending strategic improvements and risk mitigation opportunities.

  • Responsible for the delivery of exceptional customer serviceby monitoring management reports on service levels, activities, customer experience, and implementing strategic improvements as necessary.

  • Responsible for overseeing product and service promotions, ensuring they align with market growth objectives and enhance customer engagement.

  • Oversee the implementation, application, and updating of underwriting rules, rating manual guidelines, and insurance regulations.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor or Master9s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience.

  • Generally, a minimum of 10-15 years of surety underwriting experience, including a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience.

  • Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred.

Business Unit:

Bond


Salary Range:

$0.00 -$0.00

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

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