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EMC Insurance

Senior Bond Underwriter

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An Investment Underwriter works for an Investment bank to provide advisory services to businesses and negotiate and structure the terms of company mergers and acquisitions.

$129,253 / year median in Iowa

+11% projected growth

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AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Senior Bond Underwriter The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Senior Bond Underwriter The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description At EMC, we're all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let's improve lives together.
Location Requirement:
Ideal candidate will be located in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota or Minnesota.
Essential Functions:
Underwrites accounts within an assigned underwriting authority level, and services existing bond accounts, including analysis of financial statements, work in progress reports, and overall credit worthiness. Gathers necessary information to make a decision on whether to approve or decline a bond request. Maintains current account files and visits accounts as needed. Serves as a technical expert to other bond underwriters, including assisting with training, on the underwriting process and best practices in marketing to existing and new agencies. Creates new and grows existing agency relationships. Meets with agents, contractors, clients, prospective and existing project owners, etc. Educates agents on the bond philosophy and services EMC provides its customers. Markets services to agents. Participates in industry functions, meetings, and seminars to network and increase knowledge on surety and fidelity issues. Communicates with agents proactively and anticipates agents and insured's needs. Plans and participates in events to establish new agency relationships and drive profitable growth opportunities for the department. Identifies opportunities and eliminates potential barriers within agency relationships. Underwrites new account submissions within an assigned underwriting authority level. Analyzes and evaluates new submissions including financial statements, work in progress reports, and overall credit worthiness. Sets up new account files and performs frequent agent and account visits.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or business, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience Six years of experience with bond underwriting, or related experience Associate in Fidelity and Surely Bonding (AFSB) designation preferred
Requirements Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent bond underwriting knowledge Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills Excellent multitasking and organization skills Strong human relations skills, including written and verbal communication Good keyboarding skills and computer knowledge including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Ability to work effectively with others, as well as independently Travel required; a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if driving
Location Requirement:
Ideal candidate will be located in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota or Minnesota. The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either of the following: $92,670 - $128,045 or $102,443 - $140,845A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.