Commercial Surety Underwriting Specialist - Northeast/Mid-Atlantic

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. Bonds - Great American Insurance Group We have an opportunity for a Commercial Surety Underwriting Specialist for the Northeast region. The candidate can be in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic Region. The position involves in-office work and traveling within the assigned territory. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Understand and analyze business reports needed in the underwriting processes, including credit checks, bank agreements, and financial statements. Responsible for all risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability for their branch office. Assess risk quality in compliance with company guidelines. Review the underwriting of others and make recommendations for extending surety credit including the terms and conditions. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate effectively. Must be highly organized to handle a variety of responsibilities. Deliver exceptional customer service. Make timely, informed decisions. Operate with integrity and honesty. Hold self and team accountable for achieving established objectives. Use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals. Coach and develop team. Job Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Field of Study: Finance, Accounting or a related discipline Experience: 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). Business Unit: Bond Salary Range: $125,000.00 -$185,000.00 Benefits: We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits. Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at *Excludes seasonal employees and interns. Great American Insurance Group understands the importance of choosing a financially strong company. We are an organization built for the long term and are committed to giving you that strength. Why can you trust Great American Insurance Group? For nearly 150 years, Americans have trusted us to protect them. Our innovative insurance solutions and specialization serves niche marketplaces that we know well. This expertise gives us a successful foundation that spans generations. You never know where a career in insurance will take you. Whether you are starting your career or are looking for a company to grow your experience, at Great American Insurance Group, you can join our more than 8,500 employees to “Be Here. Be GREAT!” To learn more, visit our Career Page