Chief Surety Underwriting Leader

Arch Capital Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 330,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401k with generous matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays and Volunteer Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Arch Capital Group is seeking an experienced insurance leader to provide strategic direction, management, and leadership for the Surety Underwriting Group. This executive role drives underwriting strategy, profitability, and growth while partnering with internal and external stakeholders.

Travel up to 35% across North America is expected, with location flexibility near Arch Insurance offices. The position requires 15–20+ years in underwriting, strong leadership across diverse teams, and the

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years of insurance underwriting experience across home office and field environments.
• Proven leadership of high-performing cross-functional teams and talent development.
• Ability to align strategy with daily operations and willingness to travel up to 35%.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and execute actions to maximize underwriting results and competitive positioning.
• Lead the group to achieve goals while optimizing resources and partnerships.
• Evaluate underwriting performance, market opportunities, and regulatory compliance.
• Represent the organization to key customers, agents, and brokers; ensure governance.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Talent development

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or insurance

Tools

Analytics tools

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Arch Capital Group is seeking an experienced insurance leader to provide strategic direction, management, and leadership for the Surety Underwriting Group. This executive role drives underwriting strategy, profitability, and growth while partnering with internal and external stakeholders.

Travel up to 35% across North America is expected, with location flexibility near Arch Insurance offices. The position requires 15–20+ years in underwriting, strong leadership across diverse teams, and the