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's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10-15 years of surety underwriting experience required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience is necessary.
  • Professional designation completion or progress preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Financial Products Underwriting operations and enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for the Production Underwriting team.
  • Assess underwritten risk quality and volume, producing comprehensive reports of findings.
  • Leverage strategic relationships with stakeholders to drive profitable growth.
  • Guide the assessment and renewal of policies, recommending improvements and risk mitigation.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service by monitoring service levels and implementing improvements.
  • Oversee marketing of products and services to align with market growth objectives and customer engagement.
  • Update and execute underwriting rules, rating manual guidelines, and insurance regulations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
  • Wellness plans and parental leave available.
  • Adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement offered.
  • 401(k) plan with company match included.
  • Employee stock purchase plan and commuter benefits available.
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 Master27s 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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