Selective Insurance · 3 days ago
Bond Underwriter I (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $83K/yr
1+ years expSelective Insurance is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with nearly 100 years of strong financial performance. The Bond Underwriter I role involves evaluating risks, performing credit and financial analysis, and completing underwriting on bond contracts while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Perform financial analysis, credit analysis, and risk assessment of bond contracts to determine underwriting exposure through the use and interpretation of financial-based computer applications
Complete underwriting on new business and renewal bond contracts. May increase renewal premium by cross-selling additional coverage, products or service
Follow, and be able to research, underwriting rules, guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manuals
Process renewal form letters, status inquiry reviews, and revisions. Send out supplies, kits, and guides to assigned agents
Provide guidance to agents, and to other departments, regarding various underwriting information. Effectively communicate underwriting decisions and appetite to agents. Reinforce the ease of doing business and franchise value with Selective by meeting or exceeding agent expectations and service quality on a consistent basis
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Communicate openly and in a timely fashion. Participate in the development of team goals and work diligently to achieve them. Support all team decisions
Conduct continuous profit and growth analysis by territory and agency as assigned. Monitor premium retention with the use of electronic reporting tools
Qualification
Required
Excellent analytical skills; oral and written communication skills
Ability to market and negotiate effectively with internal and external customers
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Preferred
College degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
1-3 years accounting and/or financial statement analysis preferred
Surety and Fidelity underwriting experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health care plans
Retirement savings plan with company match
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
20 days of paid time off
Company
Selective Insurance
At Selective, we maintain a commitment to provide unique insurance solutions that help keep the families and businesses of our communities protected.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
John Marchioni
President and CEO
Patrick S. Brennan
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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