Executive Underwriter, Contract Surety

Company: Arch Insurance Group Inc (U.S.)
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

The Position: Under direction, provide underwriting and marketing duties by imparting high levels of financial analysis, risk assessment and technical underwriting expertise to determine credit quality and underwriting acceptability. Job Responsibilities:

• Gather and analyze information, applying appropriate underwriting techniques, necessary to make an accurate evaluation of credit quality & acceptability of risk
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with assigned producers and cultivate new relationships
• Responsible for developing and managing a book of business, meeting/exceeding profitability objectives as set forth by management. This includes building and growing strategic relationships as well as finding opportunity for new business within the defined territory
• Continuously monitor assigned accounts to ensure compliance with Arch standards and make/recommend appropriate corrective actions as needed
• Prepare underwriting submissions, making recommendations and/or decisions within established authority limits
• Assist in internal reporting and preparing/implementing regional business plan and budget
• Perform additional projects as requested by Branch Manager Required Skills/Experience: Key Competencies:
  • Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles and the ability to demonstrate sound business judgment in evaluation of the financial condition, experience, credit history and character of contract surety accounts
  • Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet agreed upon expectations
  • Learns quickly and demonstrates an open attitude when faced with new problems, processes, or procedures
  • Strong leadership skills Preferred Technical Skills:
    • Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office software products Experience:
      • Minimum of five years surety underwriting experience and/or equivalent surety related experience preferred
      • AFSB designation preferred Education:
        • Bachelors or higher degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting Business or equivalent preferred work experience in a related field The Company: Arch Insurance is a global insurer offering our clients superior coverage and service. We embody the Arch guiding principle of focusing on retaining experienced and talented employees to differentiate us from the rest of the pack. Our group operates from offices in the US, Canada, Bermuda, UK, and Australia, providing specialty risk solutions to clients worldwide across a wide range of industries. With over ten years of operating history and strong financial ratings, our track record remains solid. Arch Insurance employs a disciplined underwriting approach and prudent risk selection across all types of business. Our mission is to provide our insureds with superb coverage and claims handling through careful and diligent underwriting of risks and business-friendly solutions. Across our global operations, Arch Insurance employees are ready to meet your needs with professionalism and excellence.

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