Surety Underwriter - at Montvale

Job Description

We are currently looking to hire an Underwriter for our Contract Surety Department. The candidate must possess a minimum of five years of standard Contract Surety Underwriting experience and knowledge of Fidelity with the ability to evaluate and identify risk and make independent decisions to accept or decline surety credit for new and existing clients. It is expected that this candidate possess the analytical experience and abilities to approve new business placement. We are looking for someone with a proactive style of underwriting and the ability to forecast potential problem accounts through analysis and tracking of financial trends using internal automated systems to include client analysis, reinsurance access, simultaneously identifying and taking into account external factors. In addition to the expected proficiency in managing a standalone contract surety file including assumed administrative functions, it is essential for this candidate to display an outgoing personality and strong leadership skills. This candidate will proactively manage the underwriting department and direct supervision of staff, train and guide our Field Underwriter?s and visit and communicating directly with contractors. The following technical and interpersonal skills are essential: Strong knowledge of standard Contract Surety underwriting and file management. Leadership skills, management experience and experience working with upper management. Independent and proactive thinker with analytical abilities and a strong work ethic. Strong MS Office skills with the ability to quickly adapt to our automated underwriting systems and field underwriter activity measurement management systems. Display leadership, enforce company policy and procedures and manage the succession of the underwriting and field underwriting staff. Innovative, ambitious and eager to assume new responsibilities. Accountability, ability to accept feedback, and quickly adapt to change while adhering to company guidelines regarding writing practices. Energetic, positive and confident Excellent communication, organizational and writing skills. Requirements: BA in Accounting, Finance or MarketingThe following tests will be administered following the first in person interview: Underwriting file analysis (on site) Personality Profile Questionnaire MS OFFICE proficiency ( in office test) Following the second interview we will complete the following: Reference Checks Education verification Criminal background check Drug/Alcohol screen We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Country: USA, State: New Jersey, City: Montvale, Company: AppleOne.