Commercial Surety Underwriting Regional Manager - Midwest Region at American Family Insurance Group

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

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Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
  • Generally, 9+ years of related experience
  • 4 or more years of management experience
  • Progression toward certification in area of expertise preferred (e.g., Associate in Surety and Fidelity Bonding (AFSB), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and/or Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU))

Responsibilities

  • Understand and analyze business reports needed in the underwriting processes, including credit checks, bank agreements, and financial statements
  • Responsible for all risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability for their branch office
  • Assess risk quality in compliance with company guidelines
  • Review the underwriting of others and make recommendations for extending surety credit including the terms and conditions
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Communicate effectively
  • Be highly organized to handle a variety of responsibilities
  • Deliver exceptional customer service
  • Make timely, informed decisions
  • Operate with integrity and honesty
  • Hold self and team accountable for achieving established objectives
  • Use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals
  • Coach and develop team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Surety UnderwritingRisk AssessmentFinancial AnalysisCredit ChecksFinancial StatementsPricing StrategyStakeholder ManagementCustomer Service

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Commercial Surety Underwriting Regional Manager position?

The salary range is $140,000.00 - $190,000.00.

Is this position remote or does it require office work?

The position involves in-office work and traveling within the assigned territory. The candidate can be based in Chicago, Cincinnati, Kansas City, or Nashville.

What experience and education are required for this role?

A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) is required, along with generally 9+ years of related experience and 4 or more years of management experience. Progression toward certifications like AFSB, CPA, or RPLU is preferred.

What is the company culture like at Great American Insurance Group?

The company combines a 'small company' culture where ideas are heard with 'big company' expertise, values diverse backgrounds for business results, and aims to create an inclusive workplace where employees feel empowered to perform at their best.

What makes a strong candidate for this underwriting manager role?

Strong candidates will have 9+ years of related experience including 4+ years in management, a degree in Finance or Accounting, expertise in analyzing financial statements and underwriting risks, and skills in coaching teams, building relationships, and making timely decisions.

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