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Skyward Specialty Insurance · 2 days ago

Sr. Underwriter OR Underwriting Manager - Commercial Surety - West Region

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $175K/yr

3+ years exp

Skyward Specialty Insurance is seeking a Senior Underwriter or Underwriting Manager to underwrite and service surety risks in the Western US territory. The role involves developing new business, managing agency relationships, and ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines.

InsuranceLife InsuranceProperty Insurance

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Business Development: Develop and underwrite new business, ensuring the company's interests are protected

Agency Relationship Management: Service and maintain existing agency relationships within your territory

Underwriting Review: Review underwriting for new and existing accounts, establishing terms and conditions within your authority limits

Referral for Review: Refer accounts beyond your authority to higher levels within the field or home office with recommended actions

Account Maintenance: Keep account and bond files updated as per underwriting guidelines

Compliance: Ensure all terms and conditions are met before releasing bonds

Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions in line with market requirements within the submission timeframe

Customer Service: Provide superior customer service, setting us apart from competitors

Travel: Attend agency marketing and industry events, requiring some overnight travel. A valid driver’s license is required

Project Work: Perform special underwriting projects as assigned

Qualification

Surety underwritingFinancial analysisAgency relationship managementAFSB certificationNegotiationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

Located in the Western region

Preferably a college degree in business, finance, or a related field

Minimum 3 years of surety underwriting experience

Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Established broker and agency relationships within the Northeast Territory

Advanced organizational and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail

Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles

Strong interpersonal skills

Meticulous attention to detail and record maintenance

Experienced in commercial surety underwriting, skilled in risk selection and recommending terms and conditions

Proficient in analyzing financial profiles essential for evaluating risk

Understanding of financial statements, basic regulatory requirements, and bid processes

AFSB certification desired

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Tuition and professional certification assistance

401k savings

Elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Child bonding leave

Other employee assistance programs

Company

Skyward Specialty Insurance

Skyward Specialty is a rapidly growing and innovative specialty insurance company, delivering commercial P&C products and solutions on a non-admitted and admitted basis.

Founded in 2006

Houston, Texas, USA

501-1000 employees