Senior Commercial Surety Underwriter - Northeast

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Responsible and accountable for the marketing and underwriting of the assigned Surety portfolio within the Northeast Region (Boston, Hartford and/or New York) for the Allianz Trade North America Surety Team. The Executive Surety Underwriter is responsible for maintaining existing broker relationships, recommending new broker relationships, effectively marketing Surety's capabilities, and underwriting profitable business in the US.

• Working with their Regional Vice President, executing on the established strategic business plan to maintain and expand Allianz Trade's Surety business in the United States.
• Developing and underwriting a profitable portfolio of Surety business through active engagement in the Surety marketplace with existing and new broker relationships in the local market.
• Documenting all decisions and recommendations in a consistent and transparent manner.
• Conducting account and portfolio underwriting activities in a manner consistent with underwriting guidelines and portfolio management requirements established by Allianz Trade.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the Americas and internationally to fully leverage surety capabilities and existing customer base.
• Attending industry groups and local surety events as requested by the Regional Manager.

• Proven ability to underwrite and grow a Surety portfolio.
• Strong relationships with local brokers.
• Recognized expertise in the underwriting of surety accounts and risks.
• Proven track record of successful underwriting results.

• At least 7 years industry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in surety in the U.S. in your local market.
• Entrepreneurial skill set to establish and achieve goals and objectives.
• Established track record developing business with brokers.
• 4‑year college degree with emphasis in business, economics, or finance.
• Looking for candidates that possess a basic awareness of Artificial Intelligence technologies and are enthusiastic about learning and integrating AI into everyday business processes.
• Proficiency in:
  • (Generative) Artificial Intelligence or GenAI or AIData Analysis (Microsoft) Copilot ChatGPT
  • Data Analysis
  • (Microsoft) Copilot
  • ChatGPT

$150,000‑$175,000 (placement within this range is based on the individual's relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary ranges are only one component of our total compensation package.)

We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you'll be supported with resources, benefits, and work‑life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.

• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus eligibility and/or commission structure opportunities
• 401(k) discretionary match up to 6%
• Flexible work schedules
• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, birthday day off and volunteer day off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love, or what you believe in. We welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, grow and shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

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