Senior Surety Underwriter, Small to Mid Commercial

Liberty Mutual Surety™ is currently recruiting for a Senior Surety Underwriter to join our Small to Mid Commercial Surety team. As a Senior Surety Underwriter you will develop and underwrite profitable surety business, service independent agents, brokers, and Small to Mid Commercial accounts within an assigned territory, build and maintain positive partnerships with agents and brokers as a trusted advisor, perform primary credit underwriting and financial/risk analysis, provide recommendations, and make decisions on new and existing accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, self‑motivated surety professional looking to grow their career with a top surety company that focuses on its employees and customers first. Liberty Mutual Surety, a business unit of Liberty Mutual Insurance, is the world’s largest global surety provider, operating through fronting relationships and Liberty‑owned subsidiaries in over 60 countries. We provide bonds for construction firms, manufacturers, suppliers, and commercial enterprises on an account and transactional basis, and we are committed to building mutually profitable relationships with smart business solutions, ease of doing business, and responsive service. Liberty Mutual Surety values a diverse workforce in more than 18 countries and is dedicated to the communities we serve. Responsibilities Underwrite and negotiate accounts to maximize profitability while minimizing risk, including complex accounts as required by role level. Manage the profitability and retention of an assigned book of business while continuing to develop the portfolio through strong relationships and active engagement with new and existing agents and brokers. Perform analytical evaluations of financial statements on both static and trend bases. Stay abreast of Liberty Mutual Surety and Global Risk Solutions product lines and identify and promote opportunities with agents and brokers, leveraging domestic and global capabilities. Investigate, analyze, and manage underwriting, accounting, and workflow issues within Surety policies and procedures. Assess changes in business aspects such as work program, financial strength criteria, inherent risk, data flow accuracy, and exposure analyses; coordinate and surface issues to Home Office Underwriters and Field Management. Assist in evaluating business continuity arrangements and funding mechanisms to prevent financial drain of customers in the event of an owner’s demise or other insurable loss. Mentor more junior staff as appropriate. Perform special projects and other duties as assigned. If the selected candidate lives within 50 miles of a GRS office, they should be prepared to come into the office two days per week; otherwise this requirement may change. Qualifications Degree in Business or equivalent, typically required. A minimum of 2.5 years of surety underwriting experience or related experience. Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility. Demonstrated comprehension of complex technical underwriting issues and capability to define and implement underwriting and administrative processes and workflows. Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable surety business. About Liberty Mutual Surety Liberty Mutual Surety is a global leader in surety bonds, offering innovative solutions across construction, manufacturing, and commercial enterprises. Our culture values diverse perspectives and offers comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and community service commitment. Pay Philosophy The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. The full salary range reflects the competitive labor market value for these positions nationwide and offers opportunities to progress as employees grow and develop. Benefits We offer comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and employee resource groups. Learn more about our benefits at Equal Opportunity Employer Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Fair Chance Notices California Los Angeles Incorporated Los Angeles Unincorporated Philadelphia San Francisco #J-18808-Ljbffr Liberty Mutual Surety™