MAKE A DIFFERENCE Share your talents and develop your skills as you build a career in a professional environment with a personal feel.
Description Make a difference with a career in insurance At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. To put this into action, we're looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve.
If you're ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow.
Build your future with us Our Surety Field department seeks a regional director for our Surety Field Operations for Large Contract. This position is in our Western, Washington, territory.
Positions serving territories away from our Headquarters in Fairfield, Ohio, are fully remote.
Starting Pay: The pay range for this position is $130,000 - $195,000 annually. Pay is based on the applicant's education, experience, location, knowledge, skills and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.
Be ready to: Manage and develop a large contract surety book for the assigned territory by:Identifying opportunities and working with agencies to write new accountsConducting meetings with agents and contractorsEvaluating principals, operationally and financially, for surety creditApproving bonds and programs within assigned authorityRecommending underwriting decisions on bonds or accounts exceeding authorityUnderstanding and employing the company's underwriting approach and philosophyPerforming analysis and recording activity in underwriting and administrative systemsAppointing new agency relationships that have a core focus on surety developmentDeveloping and maintaining close agency relationshipsDisplaying a high degree of professionalism, underwriting expertise and familiarity with the local construction and economic environmentSupporting commercial surety and small contract lines with a hands-on knowledge of related tools, procedures and objectivesDeveloping growth and profitability plans, including cross-selling strategies, for all surety linesCommunicating and interacting with associates, agencies and customers effectivelyGiving polished surety presentations to agents and bond principalsTraveling to meet with agents, account executives and bond principals in your assigned territoryBe equipped with: Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft ExcelStrong organizational and decision-making skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong proficiency with financial analysis and knowledge of construction accounting methodsExisting agency and contractor relationships that can attract and develop large contract surety business (preferred)The ability to:Evaluate and interpret bonds, contracts, credit reports and loan agreementsAdapt to changeManage multiple, competing tasksWork independently and with othersSet and adhere to goalsWork as needed to get the job doneDeliver superior serviceBring education and experience from: A bachelor's degree (preferably in finance, accounting or economics)A minimum of five years of surety underwriting experience focusing on larger contractors with higher levels of bond activitySupplemental surety and/or insurance-specific training or knowledge, such as an Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB), Charter Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), or other designations and/or courses of studyEnhance your talents Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or you're new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional.
Enjoy benefits and amenities Your commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices, and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated. To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities.
Embrace a diverse team As a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race; creed; color; sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status; religion; national origin; age; disability; military service; veteran status; pregnancy; AIDS/HIV or genetic information; or any other basis prohibited by law. All job applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
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