Arch Capital Group Ltd.

Senior Underwriter, Commercial Surety

Arch Capital Group Ltd.$95K — $148K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years of surety underwriting experience or relevant experience is preferred.
  • AFSB designation is preferred.
  • Solid financial and accounting knowledge with sound business judgment.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Gather and analyze information for accurate risk evaluation.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with producers and new clients.
  • Manage a book of business while exceeding profitability objectives.
  • Monitor accounts for compliance and recommend corrective actions.
  • Prepare underwriting submissions and make decisions within authority limits.
  • Take on additional projects as assigned by Regional Lead.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Competitive 401k plan with generous matching.
  • 20 days of PTO plus up to 12 paid company holidays per year.
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off and Backup Child/Elder Care benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Assistance.
Full Job Description
Overview

Under direction, provide underwriting and marketing duties by providing prudent financial analysis, risk assessment and technical underwriting expertise to determine credit quality and underwriting acceptability.

Responsibilities
  • Gather and analyze all relevant information, applying appropriate underwriting techniques, necessary to make an accurate evaluation of credit quality & acceptability of risk
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with assigned producers and cultivate new relationships
  • Responsible for developing and managing a book of business, meeting/exceeding profitability objectives as set forth by regional leadership. This includes building and growing strategic relationships as well as identifying new opportunities for business within the region
  • Continuously monitor assigned accounts to ensure compliance with Arch standards and make/recommend appropriate corrective actions as needed for risk mitigation
  • Prepare underwriting submissions, making recommendations and/or decisions within established authority limits and;
  • Performs additional projects as requested by Regional Lead


Qualifications

Key Competencies
  • Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles and the ability to demonstrate sound business judgment in evaluation of the financial condition, experience, credit history and character of contract accounts
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet agreed upon expectations
  • Learns quickly and demonstrates an open attitude when faced with new problems, processes, or procedures.


Preferred Technical Skills
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office software products.


Experience
  • Minimum of three years surety underwriting experience and/or equivalent surety related experience preferred.
  • AFSB designation preferred.


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For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

For New York City, Jersey City: $95,900 - 148,902/year

For Philadelphia: $86,300 - 134,011/year
  • Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.
  • Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.

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About Arch Capital Group Ltd.

Arch Capital Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based public limited liability company which writes insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis. Arch Capital Services Inc. provides support and expertise to entities across ACGL to help them operate effectively and efficiently. Arch is committed to helping its associates create what’s next by providing access to a variety of programs supporting your professional development and a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration and professional growth. Arch Capital Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based public limited liability company which writes insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis. Arch Capital Services Inc. provides support and expertise to entities across ACGL to help them operate effectively and efficiently. Arch is committed to helping its associates create what’s next by providing access to a variety of programs supporting your professional development and a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration and professional growth.
Learn more about Arch Capital Group Ltd.
Size
4,000 employees
Market Cap
$23.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
5 Year Trend
+16.3%
Revenue
$8.3 billion

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