Contract Surety Underwriter

Henderson Scott Us

The Role

Overview

Underwrites and services contract surety bonds, managing client portfolio in PA/NJ/DE/MD

Key Responsibilities

  • financial analysis
  • broker relations
  • territory management
  • risk monitoring
  • underwriting
  • portfolio management

Tasks

The Contract Surety Underwriter/Senior Underwriter position is responsible for servicing an existing client portfolio and developing new relationships within their designated territory. They are proficient in core aspects of the contract surety underwriting process and aware of local and statutory nuances. As a self-starter, they execute daily duties within their underwriting authority, maintaining clear, organized documentation of their decision-making. Submissions or requests that exceed their authority are escalated to the home office, along with recommendations. -Perform analytical evaluations of financial statements on both a static and trend basis. -Develop/maintain strong relationships with agents/brokers and oversee a book of Contract Surety business within defined territory. Meets production, marketing, and profitability goals as set by VP and assist in developing marketing plan -Responsible for designated territory. -Determines the present and historical financial position of the account and monitors financial position of risk through analysis of quarterly statements and work in progress data as appropriate

Requirements

  • pennsylvania
  • new jersey
  • delaware
  • maryland

What You Bring

This role needs to be located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware or Maryland!

The Company

About Henderson Scott Us

-Structured around four core verticals—Accounting & Finance, Legal, Real Estate & Construction, and Technology & Data—it has carved out niche market authority. -Backed by the global Search Recruitment Group. -Regularly partners with high-profile law firms, real estate & construction firms, major corporates and tech/data teams — delivering mid‑ to executive‑level hires. -Engages in unusually personalized recruitment: leaders with decades of experience oversee deep-market and client immersion. -Operates from a flagship New York HQ, with growth across US and UK operations.

Sector Specialisms

Accounting & Finance

Legal

Real Estate & Construction

Technology & Data