Underwriting Manager, Contract Surety

Arch Capital Group Ltd.

. Gather and analyze information using underwriting techniques to evaluate credit quality and risk acceptability .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $133,300 - $207,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in surety underwriting, financial analysis, and relationship management while effectively evaluating credit quality and risk. Proficient in strategic marketing and compliance monitoring to drive profitability and business growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Surety Underwriting ExperienceFinancial AnalysisRelationship ManagementAFSB DesignationCompliance Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Financial PrinciplesAccounting PrinciplesRisk EvaluationBusiness JudgmentPremium CollectionBusiness PlanningBudgeting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMulti-taskingPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointMS Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

AFSB Designation

Industry Keywords

Credit QualityRisk AcceptabilityProducers ManagementStrategic RelationshipsBusiness Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gather and analyze information using underwriting techniques to evaluate credit quality and risk acceptability
Prepare and conduct marketing activities within the assigned territory and agencies
Manage producers within the territory, including premium collection
Develop and manage a book of business while meeting or exceeding profitability objectives
Build and grow strategic relationships and identify new business opportunities
Meet with principal account owners to assess management acumen, experience, key personnel, organizational depth and objectives
Monitor assigned accounts for compliance with Arch standards and recommend corrective actions
Correspond with CPAs, bankers, lawyers, architects, subcontractors and engineers to obtain underwriting details
Assist with internal reporting and regional business planning and budgeting
Develop and maintain relationships with assigned producers and cultivate new relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business or equivalent
A minimum of 4 to 10 years surety underwriting experience and/or equivalent surety related experience required
AFSB designation preferred
Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles
Ability to demonstrate sound business judgment in evaluating financial condition, experience, credit history and character of contract accounts
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple medical plans
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Competitive 401k with generous matching
PTO beginning at 20 days per year
Up to 12 paid company holidays per year
2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
Student Loan Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Backup Child and Elder Care
Incentive eligibility