Job Description

AboutTheRole:

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. The following outlines more specifically:

• 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 authorityCommunicate with Home Office Manager regarding the efficacy of large bonds
• Responsible for the budgeting and fiscal stability and success of the assigned regionOversee 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.

AboutYou:

• 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 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 30%.

For Alpharetta, Georgia - the estimated base salary range for this position is $156,000 to $234,000. 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. Swiss Re has a hybrid work model where the expectation 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 filledDuring 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

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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.

We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.

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