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Contract Surety Underwriter - CorSo (Boston, MA, US) @ Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd.

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<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#3c5278">Must have Credit &amp; Surety Underwriting experience </span></u></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#3c5278">Position location: Woburn, MA or Windsor, CT</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#3c5278">We are considering candidates in the NorthEast region.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#3c5278">About The Role:</span></u></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#3c5278">Underwrite contract surety bonds in conformance with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group underwriting guidelines to determine if they meet risk acceptability standards and the strategy of the company. Responsible for increased premium production achieved by enhancing agent relationships. Authority to approve surety bonds up to an assigned authority level granted by Branch Manager.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#3c5278;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Responsible for the management of daily bids and final bond requests.</span></li> <li style="color:#3c5278;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Responsible for the review of new contract bonds for completion in accordance with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group policies. Analyze new account submissions for assigned territory.</span></li> <li style="color:#3c5278;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Approve bonds within the limit of authority for this position.</span></li> <li style="color:#3c5278;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Oversee and manage the fiscal status of accounts. Perform analysis on annual accounting audits and internal financial statements. Review and be familiar with relevant credit information.</span></li> <li style="color:#3c5278;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintain current documentation and credit information files in accordance with the Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group Procedure Manual for Contract Surety.</span></li> <li style="color:#3c5278;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Enhance existing agency relationships and identify and secure new agents. Schedule regular meetings with established agents. Visit bond accounts as requested by agents and supervisor.</span></li> <li style="color:#3c5278;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Provide quarterly marketing updates to VP/Branch Manager and other reports as requested.</span></li> <li style="color:#3c5278;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Attend Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group regional meetings as required.</span></li> <li style="color:#3c5278;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Participate in special projects as delegated by the VP/Branch Manager.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#3c5278">About You:</span></u></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#3c5278;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Bachelor&apos;s Degree with emphasis in business, preferably finance or accounting, or equivalent work experience.</span></li> <li style="color:#3c5278;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Minimum of 3-5 years of current contract surety underwriting experience.</span></li> <li style="color:#3c5278;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong marketing skills and ability to obtain new business and work with contractor clients.</span></li> <li style="color:#3c5278;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong competency in quantitative and financial analysis.</span></li> <li style="color:#3c5278;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Effective written and verbal communication skills.</span></li> <li style="color:#3c5278;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Competent computer skills including knowledge of Excel and Word.</span></li> <li style="color:#3c5278;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to travel 25%.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#3c5278">For the Woburn MA or Windsor CT location, the estimated base salary range for the position is $156,000 to $234,000. The specific salary offered for this or any given role, takes into account many factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. </span></p><div class="swissre_jobtemplate"> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.</span><br><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.<br><br>Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces 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. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.<br><br>If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.<br><br>Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual&apos;s qualifications for the position being filled.<br><br>During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:gold">#corso</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Keywords: </strong>WOBURN MA<br><strong>Reference Code: </strong>138296 </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <style type="text/css"> .swissre_footer { position: relative; margin-top: -50px; height: 30px; clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px; background: #EEE none repeat scroll 0% 0%; line-height: 30px; padding: 0px 10px; color: #AAA; font-family: "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"; } .swissre_jobtemplate { width: 970px; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .jobDisplay .job { font-family: "Arial" !important; font-size: 12px !important; } .joqReqDescription { max-width: 100%; height: auto; align: center; } .joqReqDescription ul { width: 787px; max-width: 100%; } .joqReqDescription p { width: 827px; max-width: 100%; } </style> <p> </p>

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