A reputable insurance organization is seeking a Senior Surety Underwriting Manager to lead underwriting operations and drive profitable portfolio performance. This individual will oversee risk evaluation, support strategic initiatives, and guide a team of underwriters in delivering high‑quality service and sound risk decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and business documents essential to underwriting, including credit reports, bank agreements, and financial statements.
• Lead risk selection, pricing, retention strategy, and growth efforts to ensure profitability for the assigned branch or region.
• Assess and maintain risk quality in alignment with underwriting guidelines and company standards.
• Review underwriting submissions prepared by others and provide recommendations for extending surety credit, including terms and conditions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, agents, brokers, and other external stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Provide outstanding customer service with a proactive, solutions‑driven approach.
• Make timely, informed, and well‑reasoned underwriting decisions.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and accountability in all business activities.
• Use independent judgment and initiative to support and advance business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve individual and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Preferred Fields of Study: Finance, Accounting, Business, or related disciplines.
• Experience:
  • 9+ years of relevant experience within surety, underwriting, or financial analysis
  • 4+ years of management or team leadership experience
• Preferred Certifications: Progress toward or completion of professional designations such as:
  • Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU)

Location: Nashville, Chicago, Cincinnati 

Compensation: $150,000- $210,000

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