Chief Surety Underwriting Leader

Arch Insurance Group Inc.

Mount Juliet (TN)

On-site

USD 330,000 - 380,000

Full time

8 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401k matching
PTO 20 days
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Student loan assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Backup childcare

Job summary

Arch Insurance North America is seeking an experienced insurance leader to provide strategic direction, management, and leadership for the Surety Underwriting Group. This role is responsible for developing and executing underwriting strategy, achieving business unit objectives, supporting profitable growth, and partnering effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

This position can be performed from any location that is near an Arch Insurance office, with travel up to 35% across North

Qualifications

  • 15–20+ years of underwriting experience across home office and field.
  • Strong knowledge of surety products and markets.
  • Proven track record leading high‑performing cross‑functional teams.
  • Ability to align strategy with day‑to‑day operations to hit business objectives.
  • Willingness to travel across North America up to 35%.

Responsibilities

  • Set strategic direction and execute actions that maximize underwriting results.
  • Partner with stakeholders to achieve business unit goals and profitable growth.
  • Lead ongoing management of the group to optimize resources.
  • Evaluate performance, renewals, opportunities, trends, and ceded reinsurance.
  • Represent the organization with customers, agents, and brokers.
  • Ensure underwriting products and guidelines comply with regulatory requirements.
  • Promote underwriting discipline and market execution for growth.

Skills

Underwriting experience
Surety knowledge
Cross-functional leadership
Strategy execution
North America travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or insurance

Tools

Analytics tools

Job description

Arch Insurance North America is seeking an experienced insurance leader to provide strategic direction, management, and leadership for the Surety Underwriting Group. This role is responsible for developing and executing underwriting strategy, achieving business unit objectives, supporting profitable growth, and partnering effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

This position can be performed from any location that is near an Arch Insurance office, with travel up to 35% across North

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