Commercial Surety Underwriting Director

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Director overseeing underwriting operations for Great American Insurance Group's Bond Division. Focused on financial products underwriting, team management, and customer service excellence in the insurance sector.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeCincinnati • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Products Underwriting operations, strategic planning, and risk assessment while ensuring compliance with underwriting rules and insurance regulations. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and deliver exceptional customer service through effective stakeholder management.

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Financial Products UnderwritingRisk AssessmentStrategic PlanningLeadership ExperienceCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

Underwriting RulesRating Manual GuidelinesRisk Quality AssessmentWorkflow EfficiencyPolicy RenewalsMarket Growth ObjectivesComprehensive ReportingStrategic ImprovementsSurety UnderwritingFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCustomer Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Designation

Industry Keywords

Insurance RegulationsUnderwriting OperationsFinancial ServicesEconomic AnalysisBusiness Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accountable for overseeing Financial Products Underwriting operations, enhancing workflow efficiency, and maintaining high productivity levels
Accountable for developing and implementing strategic plans for the Production Underwriting team
Oversee the assessment of underwritten risk quality and volume and compile comprehensive reports
Leverage strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive and sustain profitable growth
Oversee and guide the assessment of policy renewals and modifications, recommending strategic improvements
Responsible for delivering exceptional customer service by monitoring management reports and implementing strategic improvements
Oversee product and service promotions, ensuring alignment with market growth objectives
Oversee the implementation, application, and updating of underwriting rules, rating manual guidelines, and insurance regulations
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience
Generally, a minimum of 10-15 years of surety underwriting experience, including a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience
Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
wellness plans
parental leave
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
Paid Time Off
paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
employee stock purchase plan
commuter benefits