Senior Commercial Surety Underwriter

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 has been providing surety bonds since 1926. 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.

We have an opportunity for a Commercial Surety Underwriter. The candidate ideally will be in Chicago (Schamburg), Illinois or Cincinnati, Ohio but are open to candidates located in Charlotte, NC, Philadelphia, PA, Dallas (Richardson), TX, or Los Angeles (Orange), CA. The position can be hybrid, involving in-office work three days a week, 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 relationshipswith 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: Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
• Field of Study: Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
• Experience: Generally, 5+ years of related 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:

$125,000.00 -$175,000.00

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.