Underwriting Trainee Surety

As a Surety Underwriting Trainee you will have access to professional skills development productivity courses and much more. Primarily responsible for learning underwriting principles and standards in a CNA Surety branch office. Analyzes evaluates and refers new and existing business to a more senior level underwriter within the branch office. During the program our curriculum provides:

• Reviews bond applications and financial documentation to determine if the applicant is an acceptable risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards. Determines the need for additional evidence of financial standing and appropriate strategy.

• Instructor-led training testing self-study courses web-based training and practical application with guidance through a formal mentoring program.

• Recommends risks after complete analysis and consideration of applicant documentation business factors and competitive situations.

• Prepares written communications on adverse underwriting decisions rate appeals underwriting requirements status and declinations.

• May assist in marketing products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community. Develops and maintains positive agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive outcomes. May travel approximately 1 to 1 ½ days a week to agent locations shadowing more senior underwriters prospecting business.

• Performs other essential duties as assigned.
  

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• BA/BS in Finance Accounting Business Administration or similar program. Minor in Marketing or Communication Studies a plus.

• Prior work or internship experience in a related discipline (finance credit accounting) strongly preferred;

• Must possess excellent communication and analysis skills.

• Willingness to relocate after completion of the Trainee Program

CNA Surety is known for its expert underwriting solid financial strength market leadership and creative solutions to all bonding requirements. Through a combined network of approximately 34000 independent agents the company has the capability to serve a full range of bonding needs from the smallest commercial bonds to multi-million dollar contract bonds. With a highly diverse product line one of the broadest underwriting capabilities in the industry and an unparalleled distribution system CNA Surety ranks as one of the largest surety companies in the United States.

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