Contract Surety Underwriter

Avla US Insurance Company is part of the Avla Group, a multinational financial services firm specializing in Surety Bonds, Credit Insurance, and Property & Casualty solutions. With a strong presence across Latin America and now expanding in the U.S., Avla is committed to empowering contractors, agencies, and partners through innovative, technology-driven risk management solutions.

Avla US Insurance Company is expanding its operations in the United States, leading innovation in the Surety Bond market. We are seeking a high-performing Contract Surety Underwriter with extensive experience in credit-based surety bond programs for small to mid-sized contractors. This role is heavily production-focused, requiring the ability to evaluate, approve, and process a high volume of bond submissions with speed and accuracy. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance rapid turnaround times with sound credit judgment and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite and process a high volume of contract surety bond submissions within a credit-based program, including bid, performance and payment bonds, maintenance and subdivision bonds
• Deliver fast, consistent turnaround times while adhering to underwriting guidelines and authority levels
• Evaluate contractor creditworthiness using personal and business credit reports
• Apply streamlined underwriting approaches to efficiently assess and approve risks
• Structure bond programs, including setting and adjusting single and aggregate limits based on credit profile
• Prioritize workflow to meet service level expectations and production goals
• Communicate decisions clearly and promptly, including approvals, declines, and conditions
• Maintain strong relationships with agents and brokers through responsiveness and reliable execution
• Identify opportunities to grow submissions and increase production within existing agency relationships
• Manage account systems and document storage for each submission

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in contract surety underwriting
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of all types of contract surety bonds
• Knowledge of various types of contracts
• Familiarity with construction industry
• Credit analysis skills
• Ability to balance speed with disciplined underwriting decisions
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and decision-making skills
• Capability to quickly learn company systems and procedures
• Excellent communication skills with a service-oriented mindset

Work Location: Remote