Surety Service Associate- Buffalo, NY

Surety Service Associate- Buffalo, NY

Due to an internal promotion, Lawley is in search of a Surety Service Associate for their Surety/Bonds team in the Buffalo, NY office! This position supports the team with internal and client requests for surety/bond placement marketing, placing bond business and problem solving and negotiation. The ideal candidate possess a bachelor’s degree, a P&C license, and 1-2 years of administrative experience. Please apply if you appreciate an environment that is fun, dynamic and fast-paced, as well as a company that offers you a full package, including competitive benefits, a hybrid remote/in office schedule once training is complete, generous PTO and holiday time, and endless growth opportunities! If you’re an experienced administrative professional, please apply!

Fundamental Components of the Job:

• This role will begin by training to learn Lawley’s philosophy, products and strategies relating to our Surety and Bond business; including strategies that evaluate business risk from an insurance standpoint while building and maintaining productive relationships with agents, brokers and carriers
• Respond to internal and client requests for Bond placement / marketing
• Learn to effectively and successfully place Bond business; problem solve and negotiate
• As knowledge base increases, there will be potential and opportunity to grow in all aspects of surety, underwriting, placement and service

Other functions of the job:

• Expand and grow in your role when supporting miscellaneous duties as requested

Skills/Traits That We Value for This Role:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
• Property & Casualty License or willingness to pursue within 90 days
• Word and Excel skills are a must – proficient technical aptitude preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in a professional setting in a related industry (Insurance, Finance, banking)
• Open to continuing education and earning industry designations
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function in a high paced division, with tight deadlines
• Demonstrated experience in developing relationships as well as client advocacy/service
• Networking availability and aptitude
• Positive attitude, even in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to make customers and coworkers feel important and valued
• Ability to effectively multi-task, work quickly and efficiently
• Precise verbal and written communication skills, even under time constraints

What’s in It for You?

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 (70+ years!)
• We are deeply committed to the communities we serve and love to get involved
• We work hard and play hard!!!

Why Lawley? 

• Competitive salary and referral bonuses!
• Outstanding Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Additional voluntary benefits including critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, supplemental life insurance, legal and identity protection and pet wellness
• 3 weeks of PTO (prorated based on start date) AND a generous holiday schedule – available 1^st 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 $33,000 to $55,000.

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