Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Skyward Specialty Insurance is seeking a Senior Underwriter OR Underwriting Manager to manage surety risks in the Western US. The role involves developing new business, maintaining agency relationships, and ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines.
Responsibilities
• Develop and underwrite new business, ensuring the company's interests are protected
• Service and maintain existing agency relationships within your territory
• Review underwriting for new and existing accounts, establishing terms and conditions within your authority limits
• Refer accounts beyond your authority to higher levels within the field or home office with recommended actions
• Keep account and bond files updated as per underwriting guidelines
• Ensure all terms and conditions are met before releasing bonds
• Negotiate terms and conditions in line with market requirements within the submission timeframe
• Provide superior customer service, setting us apart from competitors
• Attend agency marketing and industry events, requiring some overnight travel. A valid driver’s license is required
• Perform special underwriting projects as assigned
Skills
• Located in the Western region
• 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
• A valid driver's license is required
• Preferably a college degree in business, finance, or a related field
• 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 Overview
• 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. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.skywardinsurance.com.
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