Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Skyward Specialty Insurance is seeking a Senior Underwriter OR Underwriting Manager to manage surety risks in the Western US. The role involves developing new business, maintaining agency relationships, and ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines. Responsibilities • Develop and underwrite new business, ensuring the company's interests are protected • Service and maintain existing agency relationships within your territory • Review underwriting for new and existing accounts, establishing terms and conditions within your authority limits • Refer accounts beyond your authority to higher levels within the field or home office with recommended actions • Keep account and bond files updated as per underwriting guidelines • Ensure all terms and conditions are met before releasing bonds • Negotiate terms and conditions in line with market requirements within the submission timeframe • Provide superior customer service, setting us apart from competitors • Attend agency marketing and industry events, requiring some overnight travel. A valid driver’s license is required • Perform special underwriting projects as assigned Skills • Located in the Western region • Minimum 3 years of surety underwriting experience • Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Established broker and agency relationships within the Northeast Territory • Advanced organizational and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail • Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles • Strong interpersonal skills • Meticulous attention to detail and record maintenance • Experienced in commercial surety underwriting, skilled in risk selection and recommending terms and conditions • Proficient in analyzing financial profiles essential for evaluating risk • Understanding of financial statements, basic regulatory requirements, and bid processes • A valid driver's license is required • Preferably a college degree in business, finance, or a related field • AFSB certification desired Benefits • Health and welfare benefits • Tuition and professional certification assistance • 401k savings • Elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program • Paid time off • Paid holidays • Child bonding leave • Other employee assistance programs Company Overview • Skyward Specialty is a rapidly growing and innovative specialty insurance company, delivering commercial P&C products and solutions on a non-admitted and admitted basis. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job