[Remote] Sr. Underwriter OR Underwriting Manager - Commercial Surety - West Region

Note:The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Skyward Specialty Insurance is seeking aSenior Underwriter OR Underwriting Manager to manage surety risks in the Western US. The role involves developing new business, maintaining agency relationships, and ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines. Responsibilities• Develop and underwrite new business, ensuring the company's interests are protected• Service and maintain existing agency relationships within your territory• Review underwriting for new and existing accounts, establishing terms and conditions within your authority limits• Refer accounts beyond your authority to higher levels within the field or home office with recommended actions• Keep account and bond files updated as per underwriting guidelines• Ensure all terms and conditions are met before releasing bonds• Negotiate terms and conditions in line with market requirements within the submission timeframe• Provide superior customer service, setting us apart from competitors• Attend agency marketing and industry events, requiring some overnight travel.A valid driver’s license is required• Perform special underwriting projects as assignedSkills• Located in the Western region• Minimum 3 years of surety underwriting experience• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Established broker and agency relationships within the Northeast Territory• Advanced organizational and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail• Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles• Strong interpersonal skills• Meticulous attention to detail and record maintenance• Experienced in commercial surety underwriting, skilled in risk selection and recommending terms and conditions• Proficient in analyzing financial profiles essential for evaluating risk• Understanding of financial statements, basic regulatory requirements, and bid processes• A valid driver's license is required• Preferably a college degree in business, finance, or a related field• AFSB certification desiredBenefits• Health and welfare benefits• Tuition and professional certification assistance• 401k savings• Elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program• Paid time off• Paid holidays• Child bonding leave• Other employee assistance programsCompany Overview• Skyward Specialty is a rapidly growing and innovative specialty insurance company, delivering commercial P&C products and solutions on a non-admitted and admitted basis.It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job