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Commercial Surety Underwriting Specialist
Great American Insurance Group. Understand and analyze business reports needed in underwriting processes, including credit checks, bank agreements, and financial statements .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in risk assessment and underwriting processes, with a strong focus on financial analysis and compliance. Proven ability to develop strategic relationships and deliver exceptional customer service while coaching and developing team members.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Risk AssessmentUnderwriting ProcessesFinancial AnalysisTeam DevelopmentCustomer Service
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Business Report AnalysisCredit ChecksFinancial StatementsRisk SelectionPricing StrategiesProfitability ManagementSurety Credit RecommendationsCompliance AssessmentIndependent JudgmentDecision Making
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationIntegrityAccountabilityCoachingOrganizational Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Associate in Surety and Fidelity Bonding (AFSB)Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU)
Industry Keywords
UnderwritingRisk ManagementFinancial ComplianceStakeholder RelationshipsBranch Office Operations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Understand and analyze business reports needed in underwriting processes, including credit checks, bank agreements, and financial statements
- Manage risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability for the branch office
- Assess risk quality in compliance with company guidelines
- Review others’ underwriting and recommend extensions of surety credit, including terms and conditions
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Communicate effectively and deliver exceptional customer service
- Make timely, informed decisions
- Operate with integrity and honesty
- Hold self and team accountable for established objectives
- Use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals
- Coach and develop team
- Travel within the assigned territory
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
- Generally, 5+ years of related experience
- Progression toward certification in area of expertise preferred
- Appropriate certifications could include Associate in Surety and Fidelity Bonding (AFSB), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and/or Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU)
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship
- Must be highly organized
- Ability to use independent judgment and initiative
- Ability to coach and develop team
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Wellness plans
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Commuter benefits