Commercial Surety Underwriter
Commercial Surety Underwriter – West Des Moines, Iowa
Elevate your career options. Merchants Bonding Company is seeking candidates for a risk and financial analyst in the surety industry who will become a valued consultant to our agents and brokers. Our underwriters forge relationships with agents and brokers nationwide, soliciting and analyzing commercial bond submissions to make underwriting recommendations worth tens of thousands of dollars. This underwriter will work out of the West Des Moines office, covering the territory of Iowa, which includes up to 25% travel. Travel is mostly day trips with some overnights.
Our Commercial Surety Underwriters:
- Analyze bond applications, financial statements, legal documents, indemnity agreements, statutes, bond forms and other pertinent data
- Determine risk and appropriately approve commercial surety bonds
- Maintain and create relationships with independent insurance agents by phone, in person, and in writing to increase bond production
- Have strong analytical and research skills as well as ability to shift focus quickly to appropriately handle a variety of bond applications
Successful underwriters have a Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance or equivalent work experience in the bond industry and/or commercial banking/real estate. 2-4 years of business experience in related financial positions is preferred. Qualified candidates:
- Have the ability to accurately read and analyze financial documents
- Are detail oriented with strong critical thinking and analysis skills
- Possess above average verbal and written communication skills
- Can prove their ability to work independently and within strict deadlines
- A history of providing excellent customer service and sound judgment
- Can negotiate successfully and professionally
Succeed with Visionary Leaders. Merchants’ reputation sets us above the competition. Our growth has remained in the double digits for over 10 years.
We have a 37.5 hour workweek with flexible scheduling and a disciplined training program immersing new underwriters in actual bond analysis. Our compensation, time-off and benefit package rivals much larger corporations. Height adjustable desks, free beverage station, free parking, multiple social and volunteer opportunities, and a state-of-the-art facility, are just a few of the excellent perks of joining the Merchants team.
You could follow the crowd but we know you want to aspire to something greater. Send your resume to jobs@merchantsbonding.com or visit our careers page at www.merchantsbonding.com and complete an employment application.
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