Sr. Contract Surety Underwriter

Posted 2 days ago

polikov recruitment solutionsCharlotte (NC)

Insurance Underwriters Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers

SENIORITY

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About the role

Polikov Recruitment specializes in the Surety Bond and Commercial P&C industry. We are partnering with an A+ rated carrier with outstanding financial strength, substantial capacity, and a strong Treasury Listing that allows them to support contractors on projects north of $500 million and participate in larger co-surety programs. We are searching for a Senior Contract Surety Underwriter who wants to be part of an organization with stable executive leadership, strong underwriting discipline, and continued investment in the long-term success of its contract surety platform. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys building and maintaining strong agency relationships, underwriting quality contractors, and contributing to the profitable growth of a respected surety operation. The ideal candidate will bring a disciplined underwriting approach, strong financial analysis skills, and the ability to evaluate contractor risk across mid-to-large size contract surety accounts. This person will be responsible for managing and developing a profitable book of contract surety business while working closely with agency partners, contractors, and internal leadership. This role would be a strong fit for a Contract Surety Underwriter located in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Tampa, FL, or the surrounding Southeast region who believes disciplined underwriting, strong agency relationships, and long-term profitability create the best possible outcome for the carrier, agency partners, and contractors.

Responsibilities: Underwrite, analyze, and manage contract surety accounts within assigned authority Evaluate contractor financial statements, work-in-progress schedules, backlog, bank lines, ownership structure, and overall operational strength Make sound underwriting decisions around risk selection, pricing, account retention, and profitability Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, brokers, contractors, and other key market partners Develop new business opportunities while continuing to retain and grow an existing book of contract surety business

Ideal Candidate Profile: 6+ years of contract surety underwriting experience Experience underwriting mid-to-large size contract surety accounts Strong understanding of contractor financial analysis, balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, WIP reports, and backlog Existing agency and broker relationships within the Southeast territory preferred Ability to develop and maintain profitable agency relationships Strong underwriting judgment with the ability to balance production goals and profitability Comfortable working with contractors, agents, brokers, and internal leadership If you are a Contract Surety Underwriter who values disciplined underwriting, strong agency relationships, and long-term profitability, this could be an excellent opportunity to continue building your career with a financially strong and well-respected surety organization. Email Bryan Jackson at bjackson@prs 2000.com with a copy of your resume and the best time to reach you for a confidential conversation. Keywords: Surety, Contract Surety, Bid Bond, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, AFSB, Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding, Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonds, Construction Bond, Construction Surety, NASBP, National Association of Surety Bond Producers, Underwrite, Underwriter, Underwriting, Agent, Broker, Carrier, Agent, Broker, Producer, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tampa, Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, WIP, Work In Progress, Work-In-Progress, Financial Statements

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