Description
We are currently seeking a Senior Surety Underwriter who will be responsible for the profitable growth of our surety lines of business including production, underwriting, sales and service. To develop and ensure positive agency relationships, the selected candidate will work remotely from the Carmel, IN area or Ridgeland, MS area with travel throughout your respective region. As such, a valid driver's license and safe driving record are required. The Surety Underwriter is responsible for the contract surety line of business, production and agency management.
Experience
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; (NOTE -Relevant, progressively responsible work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education)
* Minimum of four years of relevant surety experience
* Strong local knowledge of environment; including knowledge of surety agents and competitors, desirable and undesirable bond forms and bond form language
* Ability to analyze financial information, credit reports, contracts, and underlying bond obligations
* Strong knowledge of surety automation systems and ability to train end users* Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and organizational skills
* Ability to analyze, define and solve problems; the use of good judgment and decision-making
* Ability to determine customer needs, provide solutions and price business appropriately* Valid Drivers' License
Preferred
* AFSB designation preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Volunteer time off
Application Question(s):
- Are you located in the Indianapolis, In or Ridgeland, MS areas?
Experience:
- contract surety: 4 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Indiana: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road