Surety Executive

These are the fundamental components of the job:

• Develop strategies and actionable recommendations to qualify accounts for bonding and increase capacity
• Collaborate with Director of Surety to evaluate new and existing accounts for bonding; determine additional underwriting information required
• Meet with contractors and surety companies to establish bonding for clients and negotiate favorable terms and rates
• Establish underwriting authority with bond companies and adhere to their standards
• Act as a resource to the bond department, producers and branch associates for marketing, complex bond scenarios, bond forms, obligations or complex accounts

Other functions of the job:

• Expand and grow in your role when supporting miscellaneous duties as requested

Skills / traits that we value for this role:

• Demonstrated ability to understand Surety and Underwriting concepts, with the ability to favorably influence Surety companies
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a similar or related position
• Property/Casualty License (all lines); insurance designations required
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area, or higher
• Extensive Knowledge of surety products and usages
• Demonstrated expertise of bond, contract and financial documents
• Computers skills are a must! Word, Excel and Outlook. Applied/EPIC experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to work well independently and assume accountability and responsibility for accounts
• Incredible attention to detail and organizational skills
• Open to continuing education, college degree or equivalent industry designations
• Positive attitude, even in a fast-paced environment
• A passion to make customers and coworkers feel important and valued
• Methodical, yet swift decision-making skills
• Precise communication skills, even under time constraints

A bit about Lawley!

• We are not a call center environment
• We achieve success by building genuine relationships together, with our teams and clients
• We are a family owned insurance broker (nearly 70 years!)
• We are deeply committed to the communities we serve and love to get involved
• We work hard and play hard!!!

Why Lawley?

• Bonus eligible position!
• Expansive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision—and SO many more)
• 3 weeks of PTO (prorated based on start date) AND a generous holiday schedule – available 1st day!
• Company 401K contribution received starting Day 1 (for participants 21 years old)
• Educational support, career development, and growth opportunities
• Job Security (we’ve never had a lay-off, even during the pandemic)
• Flexibility, including hybrid schedules! Business hours 8am-4:30pm
• Comfortable, family-oriented culture, with an emphasis on work life balance
• Unlimited Volunteer Time Off opportunities (so you can assist in serving our communities)
• Fulfilling opportunities that align with your career path and our business needs

The compensation range for this position takes many factors into consideration including but not limited to: years of experience/training, skill set, and licenses/designations. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for a position as circumstances and location can vary in every hiring situation. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $99,843.60 to $166,406.00.