Contract Surety Underwriter

Overview

Underwrites and manages contract surety accounts, building broker relations in PA/NJ/DE/MD.

Key Responsibilities

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

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!

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