Surety Underwriting Manager

Surety Underwriting Manager

IAT Surety has an immediate opening for a Surety Underwriting Manager in our Greenwood Village, Colorado location. This role will work with both contract and commercial surety. This role will act to serve as a point member of our underwriting team, handling routine underwriting responsibilities including but not limited to the below, in a fashion consistent with the company policy and procedures. This involves interfacing with regional office Underwriters, various home office personnel, agents, and principals. This role works a hybrid schedule from an IAT Office. The hybrid schedule reflects our values (thinking and acting like an owner, collaboration, and teamwork) as it requires working from the office with colleagues Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.

Responsibilities

• Financial and account analysis of pertinent financial data, authority, and referral requirements for consideration of new, existing, and renewal business.
• Requesting and gathering financial information on assigned accounts.
• Bond renewal preparation and determination on whether bonds should be canceled.
• Maintain agency relationships and provide exceptional service and support. May have authority to underwrite low-value bonds and renewals.
• Provide general direction to the Bond Underwriting Assistants for bond processing.
• Provide quality recommendations to Branch and Home Office Reports on assigned accounts and agents.
• Rate and review bonds for premium and classification accuracy.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of files and verify that all necessary documentation is complete in the file.
• Act as the primary service contact and visit agents assigned by the Regional Manager in order to foster and maintain an ongoing relationship.
• Accurately communicate knowledge of assigned accounts to Branch and Home Office personnel via written and verbal means.
• Prioritize workflow to ensure work is done in a timely fashion and all deadlines are met.
• Other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications

Must-Have :

Preferred to Have :

Our Culture

IAT is the largest private, family-owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. Insurance Answers Together is how we define IAT, in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers. It's about far more than being a workplace. We're a work family.

At IAT, our fundamental belief is to create a culture where all employees are heard and have a sense of belonging. Inclusion and Diversity are not just initiatives, it's how we live. We're committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture. By embracing the uniqueness of our employees, investing in their development, listening to, and engaging their ideas, we are stronger as an organization.

Our employees propel IAT forward driving innovation, stable partnerships and growth. That's why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.

We offer comprehensive benefits like :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.

Compensation

Please note, that the annual gross salary range associated with this posting is $120,000 to $170,000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for this position. The total compensation will include a base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit-sharing opportunities, and more. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographical location related to this specific role.

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