Commercial Surety Underwriter

West Bend Insurance Company is recognized as a Top Workplace and values its associates as its greatest asset. The role of Commercial Surety Underwriter involves evaluating and underwriting commercial surety accounts to support profitable growth while developing expertise in a collaborative environment.ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and underwrite new and renewal commercial surety accounts within an assigned territory using financial analysis and underwriting toolsUnderwrite business to support profitable growth in alignment with enterprise goals and objectivesOperate within established underwriting authority, referring more complex or higher risk accounts as appropriateAnalyze financial statements, credit information, and other underwriting data to determine the eligibility of applicants for surety bondsSupport underwriting file maintenance, business processing, and service goals for producer partnersDevelop and maintain strong relationships with agents, brokers, and principals to retain existing business and identify new opportunitiesProvide prompt, professional service and communicate effectively with internal partners and external stakeholdersParticipate in agency visits, prospecting activities, and industry or agency related functions as neededCollaborate with and support team members, contributing to a high performance, knowledge sharing environmentPromote and comply with the values of the Surety division and the companySkillsExperience in commercial surety underwriting or a related insurance or financial discipline, with the ability to grow underwriting knowledge and authority over timeStrong analytical and financial analysis skills, with attention to detail and sound judgmentAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentEffective communication skills across written, verbal, and in person interactionsA relationship focused mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative teamProficiency with data entry, underwriting systems, and standard business technology tools (Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Copilot)Bachelor's degree in business, insurance, finance, or a related field, or equivalent surety underwriting experienceBenefitsMedical & Prescription InsuranceHealth Savings AccountDental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort and Long Term DisabilityFlexible Spending AccountsLife and Accidental Death & DisabilityAccident and Critical Illness InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program401(k) Plan with Company MatchPet InsurancePaid Time OffCompany OverviewFor more than 130 years, West Bend has been a trusted provider of insurance products, serving the diverse needs of business, home, and automobile owners. It was founded in 1894, and is headquartered in West Bend, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.thesilverlining.com/.



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