Associate Underwriter- Milwaukee at Old Republic… · Brookfield

Summary: Old Republic Surety provides contract, fidelity, and commercial surety solutions through a nationwide network of independent insurance agencies. The Associate Underwriter will develop expertise in surety underwriting by evaluating bond submissions, analyzing financial and account information, assessing risk, and supporting business growth in collaboration with branch personnel, agents, and management.

Responsibilities:
- Participates in hands-on training designed to build expertise in surety, construction accounting, legal documents, risk analysis, and underwriting practices
- Evaluate bond submissions, review credit reports and references, assess risk, and make approval or declination decisions within established authority
- Work closely with branch personnel, agents, and management to gather and analyze account information, maintain accurate underwriting files, and support business growth across your territory
- Travel with branch leadership, visit agents and customers, attend industry events, and participate in learning and development sessions across the country

Required Qualifications:
- Success as an Associate Underwriter requires curiosity, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a desire to continuously build expertise

Preferred Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Construction Management/Technology, or a related field is preferred, along with internship experience in financial services

Required Skills: Surety Underwriting, Construction Accounting, Legal Document Review, Risk Analysis, Credit Report Analysis, Bond Submission Evaluation

Benefits: 401(k) Savings & Profit-Sharing Plan with company match, Roth investment options, 529 Education Savings Plan, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Health, dental, vision, life, supplemental life, and long-term disability insurance, FSA and HSA options, Paid leave benefits, Accident and critical illness insurance, Pet insurance, 37.5-hour standard work week, Generous PTO, Paid holidays, Hybrid work opportunities once fully trained, Casual business attire, Volunteer opportunities, Company-sponsored events and outings, Travel with branch leadership, visit agents and customers, attend industry events, and participate in learning and development sessions across the country