Surety Underwriter

Underwriting experience within a Surety organization to the comparable level of responsibilities, accounts, and broker partners.
University Related Degree, preferably commerce, economics and or business co-op degree related educational background.
Ability to interact with both internal and external customers through written and oral skills, have a marketing and analytical ability.
Have general knowledge of the issues and approaches to contract surety underwriting and business approaches, have a high degree of negotiating and presentation skills.
Thorough knowledge of the issues and approaches to the surety industry and underwriting matters, knowledge of the accounting cycle, basic knowledge of construction related terms and process’, understanding of the Surety model and possess marketing, negotiating and analytical abilities.
Clear and effective communication and interpersonal skills and a comfort level to communicate to all levels.
This position requires a high degree of written and oral communication with external customers that require clear and concise responses given the high level of risk selection.
Ability to tackle requests, situations and underwriting and business-related issues and problems effectively within the departmental parameters and timeliness. Improved level of analytical review and situation resolution with positive outcomes through the collaboration with partners.

This position is responsible for the maintaining, practicing and implementation of the Contract Surety policies, guidelines, procedures and operating process’ for the geographical area of responsibility including assigned contracting accounts and accredited Brokers.
Promotion of the short-term Contract Surety Strategic plans through the implementation, monitoring and maintenance of the Contract Surety Strategic and Marketing plans to targeted and existing brokers, contractors, and contracting accounts.
Further to maintain enhance current surety relationships with key brokers and contractors under the supervision Sr. Manager, Surety.
Promote and provide where possible high levels of service to both internal and external customers as per the Surety Service Plan.
Participate and contribute to a cohesive and functional group environment. Assist where needed and required through policy, procedure, guideline, process interpretation, underwriting support, and external business-related issues to all members of the department.

No preferred qualifications provided.