Contract Surety Bonds Underwriter

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

Great American has been providing surety bonds for 100 years. We are known for expert underwriting, solid financial strength, market leadership and creative solutions to bonding needs. We are one of the top surety companies in the United States and hiring a Contract Surety Underwriter for our Atlanta office.

This position includes in-office work and travel within the assigned territory.

Bonds - Great American Insurance Group

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Understand and analyze reports utilized in the underwriting processes, including financial statements, job schedules, bank agreements, and credit reports.

• Assess risk quality in compliance with company’s best practices.

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships, both internally and externally.

• 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 themself accountable for achieving established objectives.

• Use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.

• Stays updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. 

• Field of Study: Finance, Accounting or a related discipline

• Experience: 3+ years of related experience is desired.

Business Unit:

Bond

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.