199 surety underwriter jobs found

UFG is currently seeking a Surety Underwriter Trainee to join our growing Surety Department.  You will be provided on the job training that will teach you how to perform analysis of financial statements, review contractor applications, analyze credit reports and learn to use various sources to conduct research. The trainee program will guide you on how to make recommendations on existing and new business.   It will teach you how to determine acceptability of submissions and work toward a profitable and controlled level of growth. This will be done by servicing the business as well as meeting or exceeding the department’s annual goals and objectives.  Through travel with experienced underwriters, you will learn how to conduct successful agency visits, mutually beneficial contractor visits and market UFG Surety products to new and existing agency partners.  Essential Duties & Responsibilities:   Successfully complete a comprehensive surety underwriting training...

UFG is hiring for a Surety Underwriter who will actively working towards building and maintaining a profitable mix of new and existing surety business by developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the agency force.   Demonstrate strong analytical skills to evaluate risks for acceptability within their authority and company underwriting parameters.  Make regular agency visits and calls to assess growth and profitability of agents in their territory.  Prospect and appoint new quality agents in the territory.  Visit current and potential contractor’s place of business to better assess acceptability and quality of the accounts.  **The ideal candidate will reside in the Carolina's or Atlanta, Georgia territories** Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Underwrite new submissions and existing accounts utilizing authority granted by head of Surety and with assistance from mentors. Evaluate and assess financial status, credit standing, and...

UFG is currently hiring for a Sr. Commercial Surety Underwriter who will be responsible for the profitable growth, selection, and retention of commercial & non-contract surety business within an assigned territory. This role partners closely with agents and internal stakeholders to identify profitable opportunities, provide expert underwriting consultation, and deliver an exceptional agency experience. The position assesses financial analysis, market knowledge, and relationship management skills to drive growth while maintaining portfolio quality and underwriting discipline. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Underwrite new and renewal commercial surety accounts within delegated authority. Analyze complex financial statements and organizational structures. Develop underwriting strategies to achieve profitable growth objectives. Monitor portfolio performance and agency profitability. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less...

- As a Contract Surety Underwriter, you will be responsible for development of contract surety business in a defined territory.   You will play a critical role in the production and underwriting of contract surety account business. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Develop and manage distribution channels, including brokers, agents, and partnerships to expand market reach and drive sales growth. Champion a customer-centric approach to deliver exceptional service, satisfaction, and value propositions that will differentiate our contract surety team in the marketplace. Review and evaluate surety bond applications/submissions to determine risk levels and underwriting terms. Analyze financial statements, work-in-process reports, credit reports, and other relevant underwriting documents to assess the financial quality and character of principals and indemnitors for the establishment of surety credit. Determine appropriate single and aggregate bond amounts,...

UFG is hiring for a Surety Underwriter who will actively working towards building and maintaining a profitable mix of new and existing surety business by developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the agency force.   Demonstrate strong analytical skills to evaluate risks for acceptability within their authority and company underwriting parameters.  Make regular agency visits and calls to assess growth and profitability of agents in their territory.  Prospect and appoint new quality agents in the territory.  Visit current and potential contractor’s place of business to better assess acceptability and quality of the accounts.  **The ideal candidate will reside in Chicago, Illinois/Greater Chicago area or the Milwaukee, Wisconsin territory** Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Underwrite new submissions and existing accounts utilizing authority granted by head of Surety and with assistance from mentors. Evaluate and assess financial...

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UFG is currently hiring an Executive Surety Underwriter who will actively work towards building and maintaining a profitable mix of new and existing surety business by developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the agency force. Demonstrate strong analytical skills to evaluate risks for acceptability within their higher authority and company underwriting parameters. Independently underwrite complex submissions. Review of accounts and bid requests that exceed individual underwriter’s authority levels. Make regular agency visits and calls to assess growth and profitability of agents in their territory including accompanying other underwriters on their visits.  Prospect and appoint new quality agents. Visit current and potential contractor’s place of business to better assess acceptability and quality of the accounts. Help underwriters produce a profitable mix of new and existing business. Assist upper management in the development of underwriters....

Executive Underwriter - UW07DD Senior Underwriter - UW08DA Underwriter - UW08DB We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.           As a Contract Surety Underwriter at The Hartford you will support the Construction Bond line of business strategies by marketing and underwriting business in partnership with field office specialists. Responsibilities: Analyze and assess underwriting information and complex risk and make recommendations to management. Maintain disciplined adherence to underwriting and service standards. Weighs decisions between underwriting standards and customer needs and expectations. Balances risk relative to return to make effective and acceptable underwriting decisions. Assist in...

Position Summary The Transactional Commercial Surety Underwriter is responsible for underwriting, pricing, and managing a portfolio of transactional surety business across a broad range of bond types nationwide. This role partners closely with agents and brokers to drive new business growth, maintain profitability, and deliver exceptional service standards in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Key Responsibilities Underwriting & Risk Assessment Evaluate and underwrite transactional commercial surety submissions, including but not limited to motor vehicle dealer (MVD), license & permit, subdivision, court, contract-related transactional, mortgage broker, and specialty bonds. Analyze financial statements, credit reports, and supporting documentation to assess risk and determine appropriate terms, conditions, and pricing. Apply underwriting authority to approve, decline, or modify submissions in alignment with company guidelines and risk appetite. Ensure...

Overview We’re looking for an experienced Contract Surety Underwriter to help drive profitable growth in their region. In this role, you’ll underwrite new and renewal contract surety accounts, evaluate financial strength and project performance, and ensure sound risk selection and pricing. You’ll build and maintain strong agency relationships, provide exceptional service, and collaborate on strategic business plans. This position also offers opportunities to mentor others, represent the company at industry events, and contribute to the long-term success of our surety portfolio. Responsibilities Drive profitability by analyzing risks, setting competitive pricing, and ensuring compliance with state regulations and corporate standards. Foster strong collaboration within the territory team, keeping peers and management updated on all relevant issues and activities. In collaboration with Manager, develop and implement the...

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best. Great American has been providing surety bonds for 100 years. We are known for expert underwriting, solid financial strength, market leadership and creative solutions to bonding needs. We are one of the top surety companies in the United States and hiring a Contract Surety...

- The Senior Commercial Surety Underwriter is responsible for the evaluation, structuring, and management of commercial surety risk, ensuring the profitable growth of a disciplined underwriting portfolio. This role acts as a credit decision-maker and relationship manager, balancing risk selection, financial analysis, and business development to support long-term portfolio profitability and market positioning. The position combines credit underwriting, contract/legal review, and relationship management Serves as a market-facing representative responsible for developing broker and client relationships while expanding commercial surety production Functions as a senior technical resource within underwriting, providing guidance and leadership on complex risks and program strategies Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Underwrite new and renewal commercial surety accounts within delegated authority Evaluate financial strength, liquidity, leverage, and...

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best. Great American has been providing surety bonds for 100 years. We are known for expert underwriting, solid financial strength, market leadership and creative solutions to bonding needs. We are one of the top surety companies in the United States and hiring a Contract Surety...

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best. Great American has been providing surety bonds for 100 years. We are known for expert underwriting, solid financial strength, market leadership and creative solutions to bonding needs. We are one of the top surety companies in the United States and hiring a Contract Surety...

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠. Position Summary: Partnering with a regional leader, provide underwriting and marketing duties by conducting high levels of financial analysis, risk assessment and utilizing technical underwriting expertise to determine credit quality and underwriting acceptability. This candidate can sit 100% remote in the Southeast. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Gather and analyze information, applying appropriate underwriting techniques, necessary to make an accurate evaluation of credit quality & acceptability of risk Develop and maintain strong working relationships with assigned producers and cultivate new relationships Responsible for developing and managing a book...

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠. * Location: Can be Hybrid OR Remote * Position Summary: Under direction, provide underwriting and marketing duties by imparting high levels of financial analysis, risk assessment and technical underwriting expertise to determine credit quality and underwriting acceptability.  Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Gather and analyze information, applying appropriate underwriting techniques, necessary to make an accurate evaluation of credit quality & acceptability of risk Develop and maintain strong working relationships with assigned producers and cultivate new relationships Responsible for developing and managing a book of business, meeting/exceeding...

Crum & Forster Company Overview Crum & Forster (C&F) provides market leading property & casualty, accident & health, specialty and standard commercial lines insurance solutions. A true underwriting company, we have a 200-year history of helping our customers manage risk with laser-focused expertise, integrity and discipline. Our people are empowered to make decisions and problem-solve with you smartly and swiftly. Our annual gross written premium is 6.2 billion. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A+" (Superior) by AM Best.   Our most valuable asset is our people. We have 3000 employees, and locations throughout the United States and India. With our employee-first focus, the Company is consistently recognized as a great place to work, earning multiple workplace and wellness awards, including the Great Place to Work® Award, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents, Fortune Best...

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! The Commercial Underwriter’s primary responsibility is to produce and underwrite new and renewal commercial bond business while maintaining and building productive relationships with our network of independent agents and brokers. The person in this role should be a self-motivated individual with the responsibility to cultivate and maintain a profitable commercial book of business by using sound judgment when assessing risk and providing excellent service to our agents and customers. Responsibilities:...

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. Great American's Bond Division has been underwriting surety bonds since 1926. We are known for expert...

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding.  Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs. Job Description We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, you could have the flexibility of work-from-home time as defined by the leadership team. Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated underwriting trainee to join our team. This job performs and applies insurance coverage, rules and guidelines to execute the underwriting decision-making process according to Company underwriting philosophy. This job includes training and development through completion of the Company’s underwriter training program for the assigned line of insurance and requires the person to: Learn various insurance coverages and contracts along with company philosophy and procedures, in order to make...