Sr Underwriter - Business Development - Surety - Large Commercial

Sr Underwriter – Business Development – Surety – Large Commercial

Undergraduate degree in business or a related field preferred
Five years experience in surety underwriting preferred
Pursuit of technical insurance coursework such as AFSB is highly desirable
Advanced knowledge on all aspects of surety underwriting practices, procedures, policies, and company
Excellent interpersonal and sales skills, including ability to make presentations and meet with all levels of agency personnel
Ability to build and maintain cooperative and mutually rewarding internal and external partnerships
Ability to perform duties with independent judgment with underwriting authority and company underwriting standards
Demonstrated decision making ability and strong drive for results

Monitors market conditions, competitive landscape, and confirms information gathered within market space
Researches risk, environment and factors necessary to win the account
Analyzes quality and quantity of risks underwritten and prepares reports accordingly
Accepts, rejects, or modifies new commercial lines business to ensure profitability
Prices business according to company underwriting and pricing guidelines
Manages workflow and intricacies of underwriting more complex assigned work
Key contributor to robust agency business development planning discussions
Markets surety products to help drive agency and company results
Consults with agents, accounts and internal partners to resolve business issues
Effectively communicates with agencies to establish the company as the surety provider of choice for the territory
Completes agency visits, as appropriate, to develop new accounts
Leads delivery of appropriate customer service levels
Ensures that tools, training and support are in place to positively impact success for assigned agencies
Proven ability to manage heavy workload effectively and backup other team members as needed