Executive Underwriter, National Accounts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Responsible for the marketing and underwriting of the Surety portfolio for the Allianz Trade North America Surety Team.

• Creating and implementing a strategic business plan aimed at expanding AZ Trade’s Surety operations in the Americas.

• Developing and underwriting a profitable Surety portfolio through proactive engagement with both existing and new broker relationships in the marketplace.

• Maintaining thorough documentation of all decisions and recommendations in a consistent and transparent manner.

• Building and sustaining key relationships while establishing a nationally-focused portfolio.

• Performing account and portfolio underwriting activities in alignment with the underwriting guidelines and portfolio management standards set by AZ Trade.

• Collaborating with Allianz colleagues throughout the Americas and globally to maximize Allianz's surety capabilities and leverage the existing customer base.

• Working in coordination with Allianz Surety teams worldwide to ensure consistency on risk and underwriting matters.

• Actively engaging in industry groups and participating in local surety events.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus on business, economics, or finance.

• Over 7 years of industry experience, primarily in an underwriting role.

• Proven track record in underwriting and expanding a Surety portfolio.

• In-depth knowledge and expertise in contract surety along with a strong understanding of the U.S. surety market.

• Entrepreneurial mindset to set and achieve goals and objectives.

• Established history of developing robust relationships and business with brokers.

• Proven ability to underwrite and grow a Surety portfolio tailored to Large U.S. and Multinational Contractors.

• Experience in formulating and managing marketing plans, business strategies, and budgets.

• Familiarity with Surety distribution channels and experience in managing relationships with both national and regional brokers.

• Recognized expertise in underwriting contract surety accounts and associated risks.

• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Effective management and interpersonal skills to work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team.

• Excellent communication skills to establish a significant market presence.

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight.

• Willingness to travel as necessary.

• Seeking candidates with a basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence technologies who are eager to learn and incorporate AI into daily business operations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Eligibility for annual bonuses and/or commission structures.

• 401(k) plan with a discretionary match of up to 6%.

• Flexible working hours.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Paid time off for vacation, illness, a Birthday Day Off, and a Volunteer Day Off.

• Tuition reimbursement options.

• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits.