Senior Bond Underwriter

Senior Bond Underwriter

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or business, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Six years of experience with bond underwriting, or related experience
• Associate in Fidelity and Surely Bonding (AFSB) designation preferred
• Excellent bond underwriting knowledge
• Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent multitasking and organization skills
• Strong human relations skills, including written and verbal communication
• Good keyboarding skills and computer knowledge including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work effectively with others, as well as independently
• Travel required; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if driving

Responsibilities

• Underwrites accounts within an assigned underwriting authority level, and services existing bond accounts, including analysis of financial statements, work in progress reports, and overall credit worthiness.
• Gathers necessary information to make a decision on whether to approve or decline a bond request.
• Maintains current account files and visits accounts as needed.
• Serves as a technical expert to other bond underwriters, including assisting with training, on the underwriting process and best practices in marketing to existing and new agencies.
• Creates new and grows existing agency relationships.
• Meets with agents, contractors, clients, prospective and existing project owners, etc.
• Educates agents on the bond philosophy and services EMC provides its customers.
• Markets services to agents. Participates in industry functions, meetings, and seminars to network and increase knowledge on surety and fidelity issues.
• Communicates with agents proactively and anticipates agents and insured’s needs.
• Plans and participates in events to establish new agency relationships and drive profitable growth opportunities for the department.
• Identifies opportunities and eliminates potential barriers within agency relationships.
• Underwrites new account submissions within an assigned underwriting authority level.
• Analyzes and evaluates new submissions including financial statements, work in progress reports, and overall credit worthiness.
• Sets up new account files and performs frequent agent and account visits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate in Fidelity and Surely Bonding (AFSB) designation preferred