Senior Underwriting Specialist, Surety

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Identify, solicit, and underwrite new Contract Surety accounts that promote profitable expansion.

• Cultivate relationships with key partners within the agency network.

• Oversee the assigned portfolio of business, typically involving moderate to high technical complexity and scope.

• Operate with minimal supervision in both underwriting and marketing roles.

• Function within established expertise and authority levels.

• Contribute to the objectives of the region and business unit.

• Organize agency, broker, and account meetings, along with general workflow management.

• Implement Hanover’s Surety strategies and appetite by utilizing both internal and external data to make individual and portfolio risk assessments.

• Collaborate with internal and external resources on moderately complex risks.

• Generate new business opportunities with key agencies.

• Act as a trusted advisor to agents, brokers, and clients throughout the territory.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.

• AFSB Designation is preferred.

• Typically 5-10 years of experience in Contract Surety underwriting.

• Over 5 years of experience in fostering agency relationships that yield profitable new business and managing complex accounts.

• Strong understanding of essential underwriting principles, practices, and procedures.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey challenging or technical decisions with confidence and clarity.

• Capability to adapt swiftly to changes, identify, analyze, and address issues.

• Openness to new and different perspectives.

• Must reside in Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, or Georgia.

• Willingness to travel regularly for business throughout the designated territory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid or fully remote options.

• Comprehensive benefits designed to support employees' health, financial security, and work-life balance.

• An inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.

• Opportunities for career advancement and new experiences.

• Resources and support to ensure success.

• Regular business travel throughout the designated territory.