About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions:

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.

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.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions offers a flexible working environment where curious and adaptable people thrive. Are you interested in joining us?

About The Role:

Overall responsibility is managing the day-to-day operations of the Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group branch office. Approves all contract surety bonds in excess of the underwriter's authority and within branch manager granted authority levels. Responsibilities also include underwriting, production, agent management and appointments, office operations, staff management, claim reviews, receivable collections, budgeting and strategic planning.

• Oversee and manage assigned branch office, assuring adequate, efficient and professional staff to meet the goals of the region.
• Approve bid and final performance bonds in excess of underwriters and within branch manager's authority. Communicate with Home Office Manager regarding the efficacy of large bonds.
• Responsible for the budgeting and fiscal stability and success of the assigned region. Oversee underwriting production and collection of account receivables.
• Conduct internal audits on region's book of business.
• Plan and manage regular meetings with large agents, attend group functions, large account meetings and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group regional meetings as required.
• Manage special projects as delegated by the Regional Manager- Contract Surety.

About You:

• Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in business, preferably finance or accounting, or, equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of contract surety underwriting experience of which at least 4 years is current contract surety underwriting experience.
• Strong marketing skills and ability to obtain new business and work with contractor clients.
• Strong competency in quantitative and financial analysis.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent computer skills including knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Ability to travel 50% of work week.

For New York, NY, the estimated base salary range for this position is $156,000 to $246,000. The specific salary offered for this, or any given role, will take into account a number of factors.  At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. There is potential to consider other locations for a qualified individual. For roles located within our Swiss Re offices, our company has a hybrid work model where the expectations is that you will be in the office three days per week. 

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's qualifications for the position being filled. 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.

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