Swiss Re · 6 hours ago
Contract Surety Bond Underwriter or Senior Underwriter (OHIO)
Columbus, OH
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $168K/yr
3+ years expSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance and insurance solutions. The role of Contract Surety Bond Underwriter involves underwriting contract surety bonds, managing agent relationships, and ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines.
CRMInformation TechnologyInsuranceRisk ManagementWholesale
Responsibilities
Underwrite contract surety bonds in conformance with NAS Surety Group underwriting guidelines to determine if they meet risk acceptability standards and the strategy of the company
Responsible for increased premium production achieved by enhancing agent relationships
Authority to approve surety bonds up to an assigned authority level granted by Branch Manager
Responsible for the management of daily bids and final bond requests
Responsible for the review of new contract bonds for completion in accordance with NAS policies
Analyze new account submissions for assigned territory
Approve bonds within the limit of authority for this position
Oversee and manage the fiscal status of accounts
Perform analysis on annual accounting audits and internal financial statements
Review and be familiar with relevant credit information
Maintain current documentation and credit information files in accordance with the NAS Surety Group Procedure Manual for Contract Surety
Enhance existing agency relationships and identify and secure new agents
Schedule regular meetings with established agents
Visit bond accounts as requested by agents and supervisor
Provide quarterly marketing updates to VP/Branch Manager and other reports as requested
Attend NAS Surety Group regional meetings as required
Participate in special projects as delegated by the VP/Branch Manager
Qualification
Required
Must have Credit & Surety Underwriting experience
Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in business, preferably finance or accounting, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of current contract surety underwriting experience for Underwriter level; 7 to 10 years for Senior Underwriter
Strong marketing skills and ability to obtain new business and work with contractor clients
Strong competency in quantitative and financial analysis
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Competent computer skills including knowledge of Excel and Word
Ability to travel 25%
Company
Swiss Re
Swiss Re Group is a wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance, and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
JP Morgan
2023-03-07Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2018-04-04Post Ipo Equity
2011-05-27IPO
Leadership Team
Attila Kerényi
Chief Risk Officer and Member of the Executive Committee, P&C Reinsurance
Mischa Repmann
Senior Sustainability Risk Manager
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