Senior Insurance Underwriter/Underwriter

Underwrites accounts within an assigned underwriting authority level, and services existing bond accounts, including analysis of financial statements, work in progress reports, and overall credit worthiness.

• Maintains current account files and visits accounts as needed.
• Serves as a technical expert to other bond underwriters, including assisting with training, on the underwriting process and best practices in marketing to existing and new agencies.
• Meets with agents, contractors, clients, prospective and existing project owners, etc.
• Educates agents on the bond philosophy and services EMC provides its customers. Participates in industry functions, meetings, and seminars to network and increase knowledge on surety and fidelity issues.
• Plans and participates in events to establish new agency relationships and drive profitable growth opportunities for the department.
• Underwrites new account submissions within an assigned underwriting authority level.
• Analyzes and evaluates new submissions including financial statements, work in progress reports, and overall credit worthiness.
• Sets up new account files and performs frequent agent and account visits.

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or business, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Good keyboarding skills and computer knowledge including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Travel required;