Commercial Surety Underwriting Regional Manager

JCW Group; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the surety market is seeking a Commercial Surety Underwriting Regional Manager to join their Bond Division in Illinois. This role involves overseeing regional underwriting activities, managing a team of underwriters, and driving profitable growth in the commercial surety business. Ideal candidates should have over 9 years of underwriting experience as well as team management skills. The position includes in-office work and travel within the Midwest region.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of commercial surety underwriting experience.
• 3+ years of leadership or team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional underwriting activity, including risk selection and pricing.
• Review underwriting decisions and provide guidance on risk quality.
• Lead and develop a team of underwriters while supporting broker relationships.

Skills

Commercial Surety Underwriting

Team Leadership

Risk Assessment

Job description

JCW is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading carrier for a Commercial Surety Underwriting Regional Manager to join their Bond Division. This organization is a highly respected name in the surety market with a strong track record of performance and growth. The role supports the Midwest region and includes a mix of in-office work and travel, focused on overseeing underwriting activity, managing portfolio performance, and driving profitable growth across the commercial surety business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee regional underwriting activity, including risk selection, pricing, and portfolio performance
• Review underwriting decisions and provide guidance on risk quality, terms, and credit exposure
• Lead and develop a team of underwriters while supporting broker relationships and regional growth

Qualifications

• 9+ years of commercial surety underwriting experience
• 3+ years of leadership or team management experience

If you're interested, please apply directly or email your resume to [e-mail]