Commercial Surety Assistant Vice President

Core Specialty Insurance Services, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Short & long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Wellness program

Job summary

Core Specialty Insurance Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Commercial Surety in a remote-capable role, with the Atlanta region as a focal market.

The AVP will drive profitable growth through strategic agency relationships, market development, and strong team leadership. The role requires leadership of underwriters, adherence to underwriting standards, and risk assessment while maintaining service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree or professional certifications preferred.
• 10+ years of underwriting experience in the surety industry.
• 5+ years in a supervisory or managerial role preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a book of business to meet profitability objectives.
• Build and lead a team of underwriters; ensure adherence to standards and policies.
• Cultivate strategic agency relationships and expand the regional portfolio.
• Collaborate with brokers, agents, and internal stakeholders to address underwriting inquiries.
• Implement best practices and process improvements; drive quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Advanced degree or professional certifications

Tools

Underwriting software

MS Office

Adobe

Job description

- The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Commercial Surety is responsible for driving profitable growth through strategic agency relationships, market development, and team leadership. With growth, the AVP will build a team of underwriters, ensuring consistent execution of underwriting standards, risk assessment, and service excellence. By combining deep industry expertise with proactive marketing strategies, the AVP will position the organization as a preferred surety partner in the region, while cultivating a high-performing team aligned with corporate goals. Willing to consider candidates remote out of TN, NC, SC, GA.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:

Demonstrate strong surety bond product knowledge and ability to work with surety account management systems to document for complex commercial surety accounts. Responsible for developing and managing a book of business, meeting/exceeding profitability objectives as set forth by leadership. This includes building and growing strategic relationships as well as identifying new opportunities for business within the region Buildout and guide a team of underwriters. Entrepreneurial skills with the ability to develop and execute a strategic business plan in order to expand the surety portfolio and maintain P/L responsibility for the region Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines, regulatory guidelines, and company policies Build and maintain strong relationships with key business partners to support business growth and retention Collaborate with agents, brokers, and internal stakeholders to address underwriting inquiries and resolve issues Implement underwriting best practices and process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency Conduct quality assurance reviews to maintain underwriting accuracy and consistency

Technical Knowledge and Understanding:

Strong technical underwriting expertise, including knowledge of surety principles, financial risk assessment, and bond forms. Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess complex risks and provide solutions Leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on coaching, development, and performance management Effective communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships and managing stakeholder expectations Proficiency in underwriting software systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe. Quantitative analysis skills Ability to present and negotiate complex agreements with brokers Effective time management and organizational skills Ability to work independently and perform quality work within deadlines Willingness to travel up to 40%

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field is required Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g. AFSB, CPCU, etc.) is preferred Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in underwriting roles within the surety industry At least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial position is preferred.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

#LI-remote - At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• medical, dental, vision, and life insurances
• short and long-term disability
• a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan
• an Employee Assistance Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• a wellness program

Core Specialty offers a diversified range of property and casualty insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses. From underwriting offices spanning the U.S., the Company focuses on niche markets, local distribution, and superior underwriting knowledge, offering traditional as well as innovative insurance solutions to meet the needs of its customers and brokers.

For further information about Core Specialty, please visit www.corespecialtyinsurance.com.

In compliance with the Transparency in Coverage rule, issued in 2020 by US Departments of Health, Human Services, Labor and Treasury our health plan’s machine-readable files (MRFs) can be accessed via www.Cigna.com.