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IAT Insurance Group · 3 days ago

Senior Surety Underwriter

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

IAT Insurance Group is the largest private, family-owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S., and they are seeking a Senior Surety Underwriter. This role will be responsible for financial and account analysis, bond renewal preparation, and maintaining agency relationships while providing exceptional service and support.

CommercialFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceInsurTech

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Hiring Manager

John Gard

Responsibilities

Financial and account analysis of pertinent financial data, authority, and referral requirements for consideration of new, existing and renewal business

Requesting and gathering financial information on assigned accounts

Bond renewal preparation and determination on whether bonds should be cancelled

Market independently to our agent and broker partners with an emphasis on production

Maintain Agency relationships and provide exceptional service and support

May have authority to underwrite low value bonds and renewals

Provide general direction to the Bond Underwriting Assistants for bond processing

Provide quality recommendations to Branch and Home Office Reports on assigned accounts and agents

Rate and review bonds for premium and classification accuracy

Ensure accuracy and completeness of files and verify that all necessary documentation is complete in file

Act as the primary service contact and visit agents assigned by the Regional Manager in order to foster and maintain an ongoing relationship

Accurately communicate knowledge of assigned accounts to Branch and Home Office personnel via written and verbal means

Prioritize workflow to ensure work is done in a timely fashion and all deadlines are met

Perform other duties as needed

Qualification

Underwriting experienceFinancial analysisMarketing skillsRisk Management degreeAFSB designationCustomer service orientationSelf-starterCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsNegotiating skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Mathematics, Business, or related with at least 2 years of underwriting experience

Equivalent is defined as 6 years of relevant underwriting experience

Strong marketing skills and ability to obtain new business and work with contractor clients

Strong competency in quantitative and financial analysis

Requires strong math aptitude, excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills

Must be customer service oriented and have the utmost integrity

Must be a self-starter with the ability to operate independently

To qualify, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes