Surety Underwriter

Old Republic Surety Company

$75K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Minimum one year of relevant underwriting experience
  • Completion of an Associate Underwriter program is acceptable
  • Preferred experience in commercial banking
  • Strong analytical skills and relationship-driven approach

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and underwrite bonds ensuring profitability
  • Build and nurture agency relationships across assigned territory
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities
  • Represent the company at industry events
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver efficient underwriting solutions
  • Support and mentor junior team members
  • Stay abreast of market trends and competitor strategies

Benefits

  • 401k Savings & Profit-Sharing Plan with company match
  • Roth investment options and 529 Education Savings Plan
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account options
  • Generous paid time-off and paid holidays
  • Hybrid work opportunities after training
  • Casual business attire and company-sponsored events
Full Job Description
Description

Surety Underwriter - Irvine, CA (Hybrid)
What You'll Do

As a Surety Underwriter, you will play a key role in driving profitable growth while building lasting relationships. You will evaluate and underwrite bonds within your authority, ensuring alignment with company profitability goals. The Surety Underwriter will travel throughout the assigned territory to strengthen agency relationships, uncover new business opportunities, and represent the company at industry events.

In this Surety Underwriter role, you'll collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to deliver efficient underwriting solutions while staying ahead of market trends, economic shifts, and competitor strategies. You'll also support and mentor junior team members, helping to build a strong, knowledgeable underwriting team. Every day as a Surety Underwriter brings variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a measurable impact.
What You Bring

To succeed as a Surety Underwriter, you bring a strong foundation and a drive to grow. A Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience-or completion of an Associate Underwriter program-are required. Experience in commercial banking is preferred and will help you excel in this Surety Underwriter position.

You are relationship-driven, analytical, and adaptable. As a Surety Underwriter, you're comfortable balancing independent decision-making with collaborative teamwork. You're also open to regular travel and thrive in a role that combines fieldwork with strategic thinking.
Benefits & Perks

We believe a great Surety Underwriter deserves outstanding support and rewards:

Financial:
• Competitive salary ($75,000-$115,000) commensurate with experience
• 401k Savings & Profit-Sharing Plan, including company match contribution
• Roth investment options
• 529 Education Savings Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Health:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account options
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplement Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave of Absence Benefits
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance:
• 37.5 hour standard work week
• Hybrid work opportunities available upon completion of training
• Casual business attire
• Generous paid time-off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer opportunities
• Company-sponsored events and outings

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