Since 1911, L. Calvin Jones has operated as an independent insurance agency serving individuals and businesses of Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, extending solutions across the continental United States. Smarter insurance, whether you're wanting business insurance, personal insurance, or surety bonds, start with experts who think a little differently. L. Calvin Jones understands your industry and what business insurance and personal insurance best suits your needs. With over a century of experience, our team of experts provide business, personal, employee benefits and surety bonds insurance solutions with a keen focus on the construction, commercial real estate, habitation and hospitality industries.
Surety Bond Producer
Job Summary:
A Surety Bond Producer is a business professional, a lot of times also a licensed insurance agent, who specializes in surety bonds, products, and the surety market with knowledge in business strategy and underwriting. The role of a surety bond producer is crucial for both the agency and the client. The producer is tasked with management, maintenance and negotiating renewal terms for existing, assigned clients. In addition, they will be tasked with soliciting and securing new clients to the agency.
Responsibilities:
Assist in obtaining bonds including increasing overall program capacity.
Review and understanding of all financial documents when submitting bond applications or requests to markets.
Be the advisory and liaison between the client, surety agency, and insurance agency - giving business advice and management consulting, when necessary, in order to help in the growth of their company.
Ensure that the client's business needs are met by the specific bonds requested and bond amounts are secured at competitive rates.
Nurture relationships with new clients after initial bond(s) have been written.
Review current, past, and future contracts or bids to assess risk for both the surety agency and the client.
Help guide clients through the entire bond process ensuring that no steps are missed and making it an easy and enjoyable process.
Will need to work closely with and at times assist department support staff.
Back-office support of account management team as needed.
Qualifications:
2+ years of Surety Bond experience, or 4+ years of experience reviewing financial statements
General understanding of the financial industry and statements
Strong customer service and communication skills
Will be asked to use analytical, initiative and self-confidence skills to perform required job duties
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of Applied Epic a plus; willingness to learn proprietary software
Property & Casualty license preferred
Travel will be required for client meetings primarily throughout the tri-state area
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm (Hybrid Work Schedule)
Office Location: 3744 Starrs Centre Drive, Canfield, OH 44406
Benefits:
Salary plus draw on commission
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
No Solicitation Notification to Agencies: Please note that Keystone Agency Partners and our Partner Agencies do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Keystone Agency Partners will not consider or approve payment to any third parties for hires made.