Confidential Client Associate, Construction Surety Underwriting
The Confidential Client Associate, Construction Surety Underwriting role is an entry-level position designed to develop critical business and technical skills within the construction surety insurance sector. The two-year program offers hands-on experience, collaborative learning, and mentorship to build foundational knowledge in surety products, underwriting processes, and financial analysis, preparing associates for a successful career in insurance.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position summary
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What You’ll Do
This two-year Associate program gives early-career candidates a structured, hands-on introduction to construction surety underwriting. Working within a cohort and alongside experienced underwriters, you will:
- Support underwriting teams on contract surety accounts and learn the dual-underwriting process
- Assist with financial statement review and basic risk/financial analysis
- Participate in technical training, on-the-job assignments, and cohort learning projects
- Contribute to team deliverables on bonding appetite, risk assessment, and decision documentation
- Engage with mentors, managers, and executive leaders to broaden your industry understanding
- Build familiarity with surety products, marketplace dynamics, and underwriting terminology
Who You Are
You are an early-career professional (or recent graduate) eager to learn insurance underwriting and construction surety fundamentals.
- Interest in construction, finance, or risk management
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
- Comfortable working in teams and taking direction from mentors
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Motivated to learn technical underwriting concepts and apply them practically
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (all majors considered)
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- Preferred: internships, part-time work, or other prior experience
- Preferred: leadership experience through work, campus activities, community service, or athletics
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship (sponsorship is not available for this role)
Employment Details & Location
- Employment type: Full-time
- Location: Dublin, OH (on-site / hybrid as defined by the client)
- Program length: Two-year Associate development program
Compensation
- Estimated pay (from source listing): $72,195 per year — actual compensation provided by the Confidential Client and may vary by location and candidate experience. Where applicable, the Confidential Client will follow state and local pay transparency laws when communicating salary ranges.
Why Join
- Structured learning and mentorship from experienced underwriters
- Cohort-based development and networking with other early-career hires
- Exposure to technical and executive stakeholders
- Strong foundation for a career in construction surety underwriting and related technical disciplines
Legal & Compliance Notes
The Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with all applicable U.S. federal, state, and local hiring laws. This posting does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for this role.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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