Executive VP, Contract & Specialty Surety Underwriting

IAT Insurance Group; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

401(k) Match

Hybrid work

Training & development

Healthcare

Bonuses

Student loan aid

Educational assistance

Mentorship

Dress for your day

Job summary

IAT Surety seeks a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead underwriting across Contract Surety and Specialty Surety lines. Hybrid work from offices Monday–Wednesday with remote option Thursday/Friday; reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer.

The role drives regional profitability, guides underwriting strategy, and collaborates across divisions to achieve budgeted results and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant Surety experience.
• Extensive Contract Surety and Specialty Surety experience.
• 6+ years of supervisory experience with coaching and career development.

Responsibilities

• Underwrites complex Contract and Specialty Surety risks.
• Manages Regional Profit Centers and budgeting targets.
• Develops underwriting guidelines and participates in planning committees.
• Plans and executes regional goals and collaboration with Field Operations RVPs.
• Assists in automated underwriting initiatives and internal training.

Skills

Contract surety experience

Supervisory experience

Written and oral communication

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

IAT Surety seeks a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead underwriting across Contract Surety and Specialty Surety lines. Hybrid work from offices Monday–Wednesday with remote option Thursday/Friday; reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer.

The role drives regional profitability, guides underwriting strategy, and collaborates across divisions to achieve budgeted results and growth.