Commercial Surety Underwriting Regional Manager - Southwest

Great American Insurance Group

• $108K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 9+ years of related experience in surety underwriting.
  • 4+ years of management experience in the industry.
  • Preference for candidates progressing toward professional certifications (e.g., AFSB, CPA, RPLU).
  • Strong analytical skills for assessing financial documents and reports.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze business reports used in underwriting processes.
  • Oversee risk selection, pricing, retention, and profitability for the branch.
  • Ensure compliance with company risk quality guidelines.
  • Review and provide recommendations on underwriting decisions.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
  • Ensure effective communication across teams.
  • Organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
  • Wellness plans and parental leave options.
  • Adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement available.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
  • Paid Time Off and holidays for full-time and eligible part-time employees.
Full Job Description
Great American has been providing surety bonds for 100 years. We are known for expert underwriting, solid financial strength, market leadership and creative solutions to bonding needs. We are one of the top surety companies in the United States.

Bonds - Great American Insurance Group

Our Bond Division is hiring a Commercial Surety Underwriting Regional Manager/Sr. Manager for the Southwest Region in cities such as Los Angeles (Orange), Denver, or Phoenix. This position involves in-office work and traveling within the assigned territory.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
  • Understand and analyze business reports needed in the underwriting processes, including credit checks, bank agreements, and financial statements.
  • Responsible for all risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability for their branch office.
  • Assess risk quality in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Review the underwriting of others and make recommendations for extending surety credit including the terms and conditions.
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Must be highly organized to handle a variety of responsibilities.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Make timely, informed decisions.
  • Operate with integrity and honesty.
  • Hold self and team accountable for achieving established objectives.
  • Use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
  • Coach and develop team.


Job Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
  • Field of Study: Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
  • Experience: Generally, 9+ years of related experience and 4 or more years of management experience. Progression toward certification in area of expertise preferred; appropriate certifications could include Associate in Surety and Fidelity Bonding (AFSB), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU).


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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