Surety Underwriter

Hilb Group

$70K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of surety underwriting experience required.
  • Ability to multi-task while ensuring accuracy is critical.
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized.
  • Experience thriving in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Professional demeanor with a positive attitude required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with AMS 360 is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and nurture professional relationships with clients and surety stakeholders.
  • Collaborate in a dynamic team environment committed to continuous improvement.
  • Negotiate account approvals with surety underwriters for bond placements.
  • Review bid requests and prepare contract and commercial bonds accordingly.
  • Maintain accurate electronic client records and documentation using agency management systems.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA/HSA plans.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Company-paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance.
  • Voluntary benefits such as Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
  • Supportive team environment with a focus on professionalism.
Full Job Description
Grow With Us! We are currently seeking a motivated and ambitious in house Surety Underwriter to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to build relationships and service our Surety customers.

This position will report to our agency located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. The position is full time and on-site in our office. The ideal candidate will be motivated to succeed, is well organized, able to prioritize, and able to work well with a team.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, their representatives, and surety company personnel.
  • Participate as a team member in a fast-paced, growing environment open to continuous improvement.
  • Negotiate with surety underwriters to obtain approval for accounts and place bonds. Strong written and verbal skills a must.
  • Review and analyze bid requests to prepare contract and commercial bonds.
  • Accurately and efficiently maintain electronic client account records and electronic file documentation through our agency management systems.


Qualifications
  • Three to five years' experience in surety with underwriting background.
  • Must be able to multi-task while maintaining accuracy. Accuracy in this position is critical.
  • Must be detailed oriented and organized.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrate ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Professional and friendly demeanor, positive attitude and willingness to help others.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office and AMS 360 is preferred.


Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA/HAS plans.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Company Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability.
  • Additional voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Supplemental Life Insurance, Legal and Identity Protection, and Pet benefits.
  • Generous PTO.
  • An awesome team of professionals!

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