AVP, Contract Surety: Market & Underwriting Leader

Allianz Commercial; Maryland; On-site; USD 195,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus eligibility and/or sales/

401(k) discretionary match up to 6%

Flexible work schedules

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off (vacation, illness, etc)

Tuition Reimbursement

Family care resources including fertil

Job summary

Allianz Commercial is seeking an AVP, Contract Surety Manager to market and underwrite the Surety portfolio in the East Region of the United States. You will nurture broker relationships, expand the portfolio profitably, and mentor junior underwriters in alignment with Allianz Trade standards.

The role requires a strong track record in surety underwriting, knowledge of U.S. markets, and an entrepreneurial drive to achieve growth while embracing AI technologies in daily processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry experience in surety underwriting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. surety market and local brokers.
• Entrepreneurial skill set to establish and achieve goals with brokers.
• Proven track record developing business with brokers.
• 4-year college degree in business, economics, or finance.
• Interest in learning and integrating AI into daily business processes (GenAI, Copilot, ChatGPT).

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and grow a profitable Surety portfolio.
• Maintain and expand broker relationships in the East Region (Baltimore, Boston, PA, NJ, NY, NC).
• Document decisions and recommendations clearly and consistently.
• Underwrite in line with Allianz Trade guidelines and portfolio management.
• Collaborate with teams across the Americas and internationally.
• Attend industry groups and local surety events as requested.

Skills

Underwriting

Broker relationships

Surety expertise

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/economics/finance

Tools

AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot)

Job description

Allianz Commercial is seeking an AVP, Contract Surety Manager to market and underwrite the Surety portfolio in the East Region of the United States. You will nurture broker relationships, expand the portfolio profitably, and mentor junior underwriters in alignment with Allianz Trade standards.

The role requires a strong track record in surety underwriting, knowledge of U.S. markets, and an entrepreneurial drive to achieve growth while embracing AI technologies in daily processes.