Work Where Your Judgment Matters

Surety Underwriting Careers

Want to own your underwriting decisions and lead with common sense? You’ll be backed by smart tools and a collaborative team, but your expertise sets the direction, shaping outcomes and delivering first class experiences every day. So, if you want more than a production role, you’ll fit right in.

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Do Your Best Underwriting Work

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Build Relationships

Underwriting shouldn’t mean sitting behind a desk all week — and at Merchants, it doesn’t. You’ll meet agents face-to-face and build lasting partnerships. That firsthand insight sharpens your judgment and strengthens your territory, allowing you to make decisions grounded in real-world understanding.

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Become a Surety Expert

When your focus is split, it’s hard to gain real expertise. Surety is our only business, and thatsingular commitment lets you deepen your understanding of the industry and your work. You’ll build specialized knowledge alongside a team that shares your commitment to advancing expertise in surety.

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Make Your Greatest Impact

You shouldn’t spend your time on tasks that don’t require your expertise. With automation and a dedicated support team to handle the routine work, you can concentrate on the accounts and conversations where your judgment makes the greatest impact.

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Growth at Every Stage

Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find real support for your growth. Merchants invests in learning, mentorship, and meaningful involvement across the organization. Because developing your potential isn’t an initiative, it’s how we operate.

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Common Sense Underwriting

At Merchants, you’re trusted to think critically and make decisions rooted in judgment, not rigid formulas. We call it common sense underwriting. It works because collaboration is real and expertise is respected. And your long-term success matters just as much as your clients’.

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READY TO UNDERWRITE WITH AUTHORITY?

Bring your judgment. We’ll bring the backing.

If you're passionate about growing relationships and having fun along the way, you're exactly who we're looking for. So if you're ready to join a dynamic team of surety experts, we want to hear from you!

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WHAT OUR PEOPLE SAY

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Best in Class Support System

"Merchants underwriting support is best in class. Our use of technology and automation along with our team of assistants allows underwriters to spend our time where it matters most, with our clients and agency partners."

- John Eilar | Territory Director, Contract Underwriting | Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Trusted to Make Decisions

"Whether it is strategically advising a client, brainstorming solutions, or mentoring a teammate, the trust instilled in me encourages confidence. That trust is essential to maintaining top tier relationships and service."

- Kelly Segouin | Senior Specialty Solutions Underwriting Territory Manager | Syracuse, New York

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They See Your Potential

"I’ve never had this experience at a company before, they almost see your potential before you see it for yourself."

- Megan Minear | RAP Underwriting Manager | West Des Moines, Iowa

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Empowered to Think Critically

"We are all empowered to think critically and use common sense, while working collaboratively to come to the right decision. This allows underwriters to grow while learning from others, improve their skills and advance their careers."

- Aaron Finken | Assistant Vice President, Contract Underwriting | West Des Moines, Iowa