Selective Insurance · 4 hours ago
Senior Bond Underwriter (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $127K/yr
2+ years expSelective Insurance is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a strong history of financial performance. The Senior Bond Underwriter will evaluate complex risks, perform credit and financial analysis of bond contracts, and provide technical guidance to agents while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Perform financial and statistical analysis of complex bond submissions, utilizing company systems
Resolve challenging bond issues through telephone, written correspondence and/or personal contact with agents, insureds and/or internal employees
Independently make decisions on bond submissions for new business and for renewals within delegated authority levels
Develop and present underwriting recommendations, as required, to management
Ensure adequate pricing of individual risks through proper classification, accuracy of information and adherence to company bond policies, procedures, standards and philosophy and all applicable rate filings
Processes renewal form letters, status inquiry reviews and revisions
Participate in agency marketing visits and underwriting meetings
Promote company products and services
Provide guidance to agents, policy holders, and other internal personnel regarding technically challenging bond situations in office or on a regional level
Keep abreast of industry-related legal and regulatory information, issues and decisions that effect the bond department
Recommend changes in bond policies or procedures which would benefit the department and the company
Act as a proactive advisor to management and other bond personnel on bond issues
Mentor and/or train less experienced underwriters and trainees
Qualification
Required
Excellent analytical skills; oral and written communication skills
Must have a keen knowledge of Suretyship and the ability to interpret product and laws
Must have knowledge of PC adaptation of software applications
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
2-4 years of underwriting experience or equivalent related work experience (credit modeling, accounting, financial statement analysis, construction, etc.)
Preferred
College degree 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
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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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