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EMC Insurance Companies · 3 months ago

Senior Bond Underwriter

EMC Insurance Companies is focused on making an impact through teamwork and support. The Senior Bond Underwriter will underwrite and service bond accounts, analyze financial statements, and develop agency relationships to drive growth opportunities.

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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
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

Qualification

Bond underwriting knowledgeAnalytical skillsFinancial skillsAFSB designationMultitasking skillsHuman relations skillsKeyboarding skillsMicrosoft Office Suite knowledgeProblem-solving skillsOrganization skillsCommunication skills

Required

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
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

Preferred

Associate in Fidelity and Surely Bonding (AFSB) designation

Company

EMC Insurance Companies

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EMC Insurance is a top insurer based on net written premium, and we have more than 2,200 employees.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1982-02-12IPO

Leadership Team

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Matthew Spackman
SVP-Chief Human Resources Officer
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Philip Lucca
Retired
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