Home Office Commercial Surety Underwriting Director at American Family Insurance Group

New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Insurance, SuretyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 10-15 years of surety underwriting experience
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience
Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred (e.g., Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and/or Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU))
Ability to manage a team of up to 2 underwriters
Willingness to work in-office and travel within the United States (location anywhere in the continental United States)

Responsibilities

Oversee Financial Products Underwriting operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and maintaining high productivity levels
Develop and implement strategic plans for the Production Underwriting team, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives
Oversee the assessment of underwritten risk quality and volume and compile comprehensive reports to convey key insights
Leverage strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive and sustain profitable growth
Oversee and guide the assessment of policy renewals and modifications, recommending strategic improvements and risk mitigation opportunities
Deliver exceptional customer service by monitoring management reports on service levels, activities, customer experience, and implementing strategic improvements
Oversee product and service promotions, ensuring alignment with market growth objectives and enhanced customer engagement
Oversee the implementation, application, and updating of underwriting rules, rating manual guidelines, and insurance regulations
Contribute to the development of strategies, performance targets, and policies and procedures
Collaborate with management to understand workforce needs and position the organization as a preferred employer
Responsible for performance and coaching of staff, talent selection, development, and performance management
Plan and ensure the team meets budget and performance targets
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Surety UnderwritingCommercial UnderwritingFinancial Products UnderwritingRisk AssessmentStrategic PlanningUnderwriting OperationsPolicy RenewalsStakeholder ManagementWorkflow Optimization

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Home Office Commercial Surety Underwriting Director position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this position remote or does it require office work?

The candidate can be located anywhere within the continental United States, but the position involves in-office work and traveling within the United States.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

A minimum of 10-15 years of surety underwriting experience is required, including at least 5 years of leadership experience. A Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is needed, and progress toward professional designations like AFSB, CPCU, or CPA 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 director role?

Candidates with 10-15 years of surety underwriting experience, including 5+ years in leadership, a relevant degree in Finance, Economics, or Business, and progress toward designations like AFSB, CPCU, or CPA will stand out.