Contract Surety Underwriter - CorSo (Midlothian VA, Wash. DC)

About the Position

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is looking for a talented Contract Surety Underwriter to join our dynamic team in Midlothian, VA. If you thrive on building relationships, analyzing complex financials, and making smart, strategic risk decisions, this role is for you. Your expertise will directly shape the growth and success of our surety portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite contract surety bonds in alignment with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group underwriting guidelines, assessing risk acceptability and strategic fit
• Manage daily bid and final bond requests, ensuring timely and accurate processing across your assigned territory
• Review new contract bond submissions for completeness and compliance with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group policies
• Approve surety bonds within your assigned authority level, exercising sound judgment and underwriting discipline
• Oversee the fiscal status of accounts, including in-depth analysis of annual accounting audits and internal financial statements
• Maintain accurate documentation and credit information files in accordance with the Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group Procedure Manual
• Build and enhance agency relationships - schedule regular meetings with established agents, visit bond accounts, and actively identify and secure new agent partnerships
• Drive premium production growth by leveraging strong market knowledge and a proactive, client-focused approach
• Provide quarterly marketing updates to the VP/Branch Manager and contribute to special projects as delegated
• Attend regional meetings and represent the team with professionalism and expertise

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of contract surety underwriting experience, with demonstrated ability to assess and approve bonds within an assigned authority framework
• Strong quantitative and financial analysis skills, including the ability to review and interpret financial statements, accounting audits, and credit information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to manage documentation, reporting, and data analysis effectively

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business, finance, or accounting - or equivalent professional experience
• Proven track record in agency relationship management, including securing new agents and growing a book of business
• Strong marketing and business development skills, with the ability to engage contractor clients and identify new opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting updates and reports to senior leadership
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to meet with agents and visit bond accounts

We Offer

• Competitive base salary range: $156,000 to $234,000
• Hybrid work model with the expectation to be in the office at least three days per week
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a leading global reinsurer

About the Company

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group, offering innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, while our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.

Swiss Re is committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought, or other characteristics.

Keywords: Surety, Compliance, HR, Underwriter, Data Analyst, Insurance, Legal, Human Resources, Data

Reference Code: 138297

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC

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