Now Hiring - Lawley - Surety Executive in Buffalo, NY

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These are the* _fun_*damental components of the job: * Develop strategies and actionable recommendations to qualify accounts for bonding and increase capacity * Collaborate with Director of Surety to evaluate new and existing accounts for bonding; determine additional underwriting information required * Meet with contractors and surety companies to establish bonding for clients and negotiate favorable terms and rates * Establish underwriting authority with bond companies and adhere to their standards * Act as a resource to the bond department, producers and branch associates for marketing, complex bond scenarios, bond forms, obligations or complex accounts Other* _fun_*ctions of the job: * Expand and grow in your role when supporting miscellaneous duties as requested Skills / traits that we value for this role: * Demonstrated ability to understand Surety and Underwriting concepts, with the ability to favorably influence Surety companies * Minimum of 6 years of experience in a similar or related position * Property/Casualty License (all lines); insurance designations required * Bachelor's Degree in a related area, or higher * Extensive Knowledge of surety products and usages * Demonstrated expertise of bond, contract and financial documents * Computers skills are a must! Word, Excel and Outlook. Applied/EPIC experience is strongly preferred * Ability to work well independently and assume accountability and responsibility for accounts * Incredible attention to detail and organizational skills * Open to continuing education, college degree or equivalent industry designations * Positive attitude, even in a fast-paced environment * A passion to make customers and coworkers feel important and valued * Methodical, yet swift decision-making skills * Precise communication skills, even under time constraints * A bit about Lawley! * We are not a call center environment * We achieve success by building genuine relationships together, with our teams and clients * We are a family owned insurance broker (nearly 70 years!) * We are deeply committed to the communities we serve and love to get involved * We work hard and play hard!!! Why Lawley? * Bonus eligible position! * Expansive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision--and SO many more) * 3 weeks of PTO (prorated based on start date) AND a generous holiday schedule - available 1st day! * Company 401K contribution received starting Day 1 (for participants 21+ years old) * Educational support, career development, and growth opportunities * Job Security (we've never had a lay-off, even during the pandemic) * Flexibility, including hybrid schedules! Business hours 8am-4:30pm * Comfortable, family-oriented culture, with an emphasis on work life balance * Unlimited Volunteer Time Off opportunities (so you can assist in serving our communities) * Fulfilling opportunities that align with your career path and our business needs The compensation range for this position takes many factors into consideration including but not limited to: years of experience/training, skill set, and licenses/designations. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for a position as circumstances and location can vary in every hiring situation. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $99,843.60 to $166,406.00.