AVP, Commercial Surety - Growth Leader (Remote Eligible)

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company-match

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness program

Job summary

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Commercial Surety to drive profitable growth through strategic agency relationships and market development.

The AVP will lead a team of underwriters, ensure adherence to underwriting standards, and align with corporate goals. Ideal candidates bring deep surety expertise, strong leadership, and a track record of building strategic relationships, with the ability to manage P/L and travel up to 40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, accounting, finance or related field.
• Advanced degree or professional certifications (AFSB, CPCU) preferred.
• Typically 10+ years in underwriting roles within the surety industry; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong surety bond product knowledge and document complex commercial surety accounts.
• Develop and manage a book of business and profitability; build strategic relationships and identify new opportunities in the region.
• Build out and guide a team of underwriters.
• Develop and execute a strategic business plan to expand the surety portfolio and maintain P/L responsibility for the region.
• Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines, regulatory guidelines, and company policies.
• Maintain strong relationships with key business partners to support growth and retention.
• Collaborate with agents, brokers, and internal stakeholders to address inquiries and resolve issues.
• Implement underwriting best practices and process improvements to streamline workflows.
• Conduct quality assurance to maintain underwriting accuracy and consistency.

Skills

Surety underwriting

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Underwriting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Advanced degree or professional certifications (AFSB, CPCU)

Tools

Underwriting software systems

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Commercial Surety to drive profitable growth through strategic agency relationships and market development.

The AVP will lead a team of underwriters, ensure adherence to underwriting standards, and align with corporate goals. Ideal candidates bring deep surety expertise, strong leadership, and a track record of building strategic relationships, with the ability to manage P/L and travel up to 40%.