Cincinnati Insurance Company
Surety Field - Regional Director - Large Contract
Cincinnati Insurance Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
MAKE A DIFFERENCE Share your talents and develop your skills as you build a career in a professional environment with a personal feel.DescriptionMake a difference with a career in insuranceAt 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 and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person.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 usOur Surety Field department seeks a regional director for our Surety Field Operations for Large Contract. This position is in our Cincinnati, Ohio, 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 based on experience. 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 systemsappoint new agency relationships that have a core focus on surety developmentdevelop and maintain close agency relationshipsdisplay a high degree of professionalism, underwriting expertise and familiarity with the local construction and economic environmentsupport commercial surety and small contract lines with a hands-on knowledge of related tools, procedures and objectivesdevelop growth and profitability plans, including cross-selling strategies, for all surety linescommunicate and interact with associates, agencies and customers effectivelygive polished surety presentations to agents and bond principalstravel 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 talentsProviding 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 – all while enjoying a meaningful career.Enjoy benefits and amenitiesYour 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. Learn more about our benefits and amenities packages.Embrace a diverse teamAs 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. Please review this information to learn more about those rights.
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The pay range for this position is $130,000 - $195,000 annually based on experience. 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 systemsappoint new agency relationships that have a core focus on surety developmentdevelop and maintain close agency relationshipsdisplay a high degree of professionalism, underwriting expertise and familiarity with the local construction and economic environmentsupport commercial surety and small contract lines with a hands-on knowledge of related tools, procedures and objectivesdevelop growth and profitability plans, including cross-selling strategies, for all surety linescommunicate and interact with associates, agencies and customers effectivelygive polished surety presentations to agents and bond principalstravel 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 talentsProviding 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 – all while enjoying a meaningful career.Enjoy benefits and amenitiesYour 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. Learn more about our benefits and amenities packages.Embrace a diverse teamAs 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. Please review this information to learn more about those rights.
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