Bond underwriter job description
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Example bond underwriter requirements on a job description
Bond underwriter requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in bond underwriter job postings.
Sample bond underwriter requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field.
- CFA or equivalent professional certification.
- At least 2-3 years of experience in underwriting.
- Knowledge of financial analysis and financial modeling.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Sample required bond underwriter soft skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
Bond underwriter job description example 1
EMC Insurance bond underwriter job description
At EMC, you'll put your skills to good use as an important member of our team. You can count on gaining valuable experience while contributing to the company's success. EMC strives to hire and retain the best people by engaging, developing and rewarding employees.
Produces and underwrites new and renewal bond business in an assigned territory. Maintains productive relationships with assigned agents. Attends industry events to network and build new agency relationships to bring in new business.
Essential Functions:
Underwrites accounts within an assigned underwriting authority level, and services existing bond accounts Analyzes financial statements, work in progress reports, and overall credit worthiness Builds and maintains new agency relationships, and monitors and maintains existing relationships Educates agents on the bond philosophy and services EMC provides its customers, and markets these services to agents Maintains current files and sets up new account files and performs account visits
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or business, or equivalent relevant experience One year of experience in bond underwriting or equivalent
**Candidates may qualify for a Senior Bond Underwriter if they meet these requirements
Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or business, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience Five years of experience with bond underwriting, or related experience Associate in Fidelity and Surely Bonding (AFSB) designation preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent bond underwriting knowledge Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills Good keyboarding skills, Internet and computer knowledge Excellent human relations skills Travel required; a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if traveling
Our employment practices are in accord with the laws which prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.
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Produces and underwrites new and renewal bond business in an assigned territory. Maintains productive relationships with assigned agents. Attends industry events to network and build new agency relationships to bring in new business.
Essential Functions:
Underwrites accounts within an assigned underwriting authority level, and services existing bond accounts Analyzes financial statements, work in progress reports, and overall credit worthiness Builds and maintains new agency relationships, and monitors and maintains existing relationships Educates agents on the bond philosophy and services EMC provides its customers, and markets these services to agents Maintains current files and sets up new account files and performs account visits
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or business, or equivalent relevant experience One year of experience in bond underwriting or equivalent
**Candidates may qualify for a Senior Bond Underwriter if they meet these requirements
Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or business, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience Five years of experience with bond underwriting, or related experience Associate in Fidelity and Surely Bonding (AFSB) designation preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent bond underwriting knowledge Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills Good keyboarding skills, Internet and computer knowledge Excellent human relations skills Travel required; a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if traveling
Our employment practices are in accord with the laws which prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.
To learn more about why you're gonna love it here, watch the video below.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024