Branch Manager - Midwest

Old Republic Surety Company; West Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, disability, and supplemental保险

Job summary

Old Republic Surety Company is seeking a Branch Manager to lead our Midwest operation with a hybrid work model. The role focuses on underwriting leadership, team development, and growing relationships with agency partners across Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

The position requires strong leadership in surety underwriting, marketing, and production, along with strategic budgeting and CRM-driven oversight. A broad network in the Midwest is advantageous for success.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in surety underwriting, marketing, and production (seven+ preferred).
• Leadership experience mentoring underwriting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of contract surety and fidelity underwriting principles.
• Proven success in agency relationship management and business development.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Surety Contract Underwriters and Associate Underwriters.
• Set and achieve profit, production, and underwriting quality goals.
• Make underwriting decisions to strengthen and grow the portfolio.
• Travel to meet agency partners, pursue new business, and strengthen relationships.
• Represent Old Republic at industry and trade events.
• Prepare budgets, manage expenses, and monitor branch performance.
• Use CRM to track agency activity and marketing initiatives.
• Recruit and develop talent while cultivating a strong branch culture.

Skills

Surety underwriting

Business development

Team leadership

Agency management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

CRM software

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Branch Manager

Region (Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid near our office, with the option to work fully remotely if you are not located within commuting distance.

Description

Branch Manager

Location: Midwest Region (Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid near our office, with the option to work fully remotely if you are not located within commuting distance.

Old Republic Surety is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead and grow our Midwest-based surety operation. This is a hands‑on leadership role for a proven surety professional who excels in underwriting, business development, and team leadership.

About Old Republic

Headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Old Republic ranks among the nation’s top underwriters of contractors’ performance and payment bonds, miscellaneous surety, and commercial fidelity products, offering thousands of bond types nationwide.

We proudly partner with a network of more than 4,000 independent insurance agencies—highly regarded agents and brokers who market our surety and financial indemnity products throughout the United States. Old Republic is widely recognized within the insurance industry for our stability, integrity, and long‑standing reputation as a reliable and trusted surety provider.

Duties That Make an Impact

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of Surety Contract Underwriters and future Associate Underwriters
• Setting and achieving profit, production, and underwriting quality goals
• Making key underwriting decisions that strengthen and grow the surety portfolio
• Traveling throughout the territory to meet with agency partners, pursue new business, and strengthen relationships
• Representing Old Republic at industry and trade events
• Preparing budgets, managing expenses, and monitoring branch financial performance
• Utilizing CRM software to track agency activity, marketing initiatives, and production data
• Recruiting, training, and developing talent while cultivating a strong branch culture aligned with company values

Experience & Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of experience in surety underwriting, marketing, and production (seven or more years strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop underwriting professionals
• Strong knowledge of contract surety and fidelity underwriting principles
• Proven success in agency relationship management and business development
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision‑making skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $140,000–$220,000, commensurate with experience
• Eligibility for our annual Performance Recognition Plan bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
• Financial and retirement benefits:
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Profit‑sharing plan
  • Roth 401(k) options
  • 529 education savings plan
• Employee referral bonus program

Why Join Old Republic?

At Old Republic, you’ll join a stable, respected organization that values leadership, collaboration, and long‑term success. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career with one of the most trusted names in the surety industry.

Old Republic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse workplace.