Cornerstone Licensing · 12 hours ago
Surety Bond Agent
Alpharetta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expCornerstone Licensing is a premier provider of licensing, surety bond, insurance, and compliance services throughout the United States. The Bonding Agent will solve complex surety bonding needs for clients, manage a wide range of commercial surety bonds, and build strong client relationships while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Financial ServicesInsuranceLending
Responsibilities
Place and manage a broad range of commercial surety bonds, including license and permit bonds, financial institution bonds, court bonds, fidelity bonds, and miscellaneous commercial bonds
Work directly with decision makers at client organizations to assess bond requirements and recommend appropriate solutions
Maintain strong relationships with surety underwriters and carriers to secure competitive terms and facilitate efficient underwriting
Act as the primary liaison between clients and sureties, ensuring accurate submissions, clear communication, and timely approvals
Manage bond renewals, riders, cancellations, and continuations in accordance with regulatory deadlines
Support internal team members through complex bonding scenarios, escalations, and time sensitive filings
Analyze financial statements, credit profiles, and risk factors to support underwriting decisions
Collaborate cross functionally with licensing, insurance, accounting, premium finance, marketing, and technology teams to improve client experience and operational efficiency
Serve as a trusted resource for clients on bonding requirements, regulatory changes, and industry best practices
Identify opportunities to expand bonding programs and develop new offerings aligned with client needs and company strategy
Contribute to business development, sales growth, and retention initiatives within the bonding practice
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced, high accountability environment
Proven ability to work independently with minimal direction while knowing when to escalate issues
Highly organized with strong time management and follow through
Comfortable engaging with senior decision makers and external partners
Self starter with a proactive, solutions oriented mindset
3 plus years of experience in surety bonding or related commercial insurance roles
Proven ability to grow and manage a book of business
Proficient in MS Office tools including Word, Excel, and Teams
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Experience placing license and surety bonds
Prior experience supporting financial services or regulated industries
Property and Casualty Insurance License or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe
Company
Cornerstone Licensing
Cornerstone Licensing offers services in licensing, bonds, insurance, and compliance for businesses.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John McKinney
Director of Marketing & Partnerships
Recent News
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2025-09-12
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