IAT Surety has an immediate opening for a Surety Senior Underwriter located in our Walnut Creek, CA location. This role will handle most aspects of daily interaction with assigned agents regarding new and existing accounts which includes gathering, analyzing, and evaluating all information on an account and making a recommendation or decision to the Regional Manager based on that information. This role works a hybrid schedule from an IAT Office. The hybrid schedule reflects our values (thinking and acting like an owner, collaboration, and teamwork) as it requires working from the office with colleagues and other disciplines Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.
Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Must-Have:
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Bachelor’s degree, Finance, Mathematics, Business or related with at least 4 years experience in surety underwriting or equivalent.
- Equivalent is defined as 8 years of relevant bond underwriting experience
- Knowledge of Surety
- Passion for marketing and developing relationships
- Strong competency in quantitative and financial analysis
- Requires strong math aptitude, excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Must be customer service oriented and have the utmost integrity
- To qualify, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes
Preferred to Have:
Our Culture
IAT is the largest private, family- owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. Insurance Answers Together® is how we define IAT, in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers. It’s about far more than being a workplace. We’re a work family.
At IAT, our fundamental belief is to create a culture where all employees are heard and have a sense of belonging. Inclusion and Diversity are not just initiatives, it’s how we live. We’re committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture. By embracing the uniqueness of our employees, investing in their development, listening to, and engaging their ideas, we are stronger as an organization.
Our employees propel IAT forward – driving innovation, stable partnerships, and growth. That’s why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.
We offer comprehensive benefits like:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.
Compensation:
Please note, that the annual gross salary range associated with this posting is $103,000 to $135,000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for this position. The total compensation will include a base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit-sharing opportunities, and more. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographical location related to this specific role.
To view details of our full benefits, please visit https://www.iatinsurancegroup.com/careers/benefits
