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USI Insurance Services · 8 hours ago

Surety Account Manager

USI Insurance Services is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world, seeking a Surety Account Manager to manage and retain Commercial Lines Surety insurance client accounts. The role involves providing support to clients, handling all aspects of Surety accounts, and collaborating with Sales Executives and Account Executives.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide proactive, personalized support to assigned Commercial Lines Surety clients. Maintain 92% retention of client accounts
Handle all aspects of Surety accounts
Help facilitate client signing of indemnity agreements, underwriting process of bond requests, and communication between carrier and client
Seek carrier approval for bonds outside lines of authority
Issue bonds, riders, endorsements, and consents
Provide insurance technical expertise to Sales Executives and Account Executives. Includes analysis of client needs, coverage forms, and quotations during the sales process
Provide technical expertise for cross-selling opportunities, account development, and execution of client requests
Capture, assist, design, and manage the service platform
Contribute information and ideas during client strategy meetings
Manage client renewal expirations and avoid any lapse in coverage
Responsible for marketing bond submissions to carriers. Includes preparing client applications and submitting to eligible and appropriate carriers. Ensure timely receipt of approvals, quotes, and bond delivery to clients
Delegate administrative client tasks to assigned Account Representatives
Respond to underwriters’ questions in a timely and professional manner
Adhere to Surety Best Practices. Includes written confirmation of new and renewal binding, execution of bond documents, changes to coverage, and other related items
Maintain a high degree of accuracy in agency management systems
Adhere to Surety Company’s granted Line of Authority
Maintain underwriting e-files. Maintain up-to-date financial files on active accounts and work-in-progress schedules. Request information as needed
Respond to accounting issues and make updates within prescribed timelines
Occasional in-person attendance at face-to-face client meetings
Keep informed on surety coverages, products, and industry changes

Qualification

Surety experienceSurety coverages knowledgeProperty & Casualty licenseBonds knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyTeamworkTime managementCommunication skills

Required

3-5 years of Surety experience in an insurance Agency
Comprehensive understanding of Surety coverages, underwriting, and rating concepts
Knowledge of bonds, bond market selection, and bond issuance required
Must hold or obtain Property & Casualty insurance license
Must have notary license or willing to obtain within one year of hire (varies by office)
Comfortable with internet-based programs and Microsoft Office products
Ability to carry out complex tasks with many concrete and abstract variables
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal instruction
Sets priorities and manage workflow to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate processing of transactions and other responsibilities

Preferred

College degree preferred
Knowledge of Sagitta/ImageRight preferred but not required

Benefits

Medical
Wellness
Dental and vision
401(k)
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
Paid time off policy
Paid family leave benefit
Paid holiday time

Company

USI Insurance Services

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USI Insurance Services is an insurance brokerage and consulting firm that delivers diversified insurance and financial services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1B
Key Investors
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
2023-09-11Private Equity· $1B
2017-03-17Secondary Market
2017-03-17Acquired

Leadership Team

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Stew Gibson
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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Dave Petno
Vice President, Employee Benefits Consultant
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