Commercial Surety Underwriter/Credit Analyst - Remote

Overview

The Commercial Surety Underwriter/Credit Analyst role at Travelers involves evaluating and analyzing financial and business risks, building relationships, and selling and negotiating with clients, agents, and brokers. This position is part of a dynamic team that provides surety bonds to businesses and non-profit organizations.

In Short

• Manage profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business.
• Underwrite and negotiate customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
• Execute underwriting strategies to achieve profit and growth objectives.
• Cultivate relationships with internal and external partners.
• Identify and capture new business opportunities.
• Develop individual agency sales plans.
• Communicate effectively with agents and brokers.
• Analyze financial challenges and make decisions in alignment with risk appetite.
• Must be able to travel for meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3-5 years of applicable underwriting experience.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of products and regulatory environment.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• 2 years of underwriting, product knowledge, or financial analysis experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance from day one of employment.
• 401(k) matching and pension plan.
• Minimum 20 days Paid Time Off annually.
• Wellness program and mental health resources.
• Volunteer encouragement and community involvement opportunities.