Hybrid VP, Contract & Specialty Surety Underwriting

IAT Insurance Group; Greenwood Village (CO); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Healthcare and Wellness Programs

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Educational Assistance

Job summary

IAT Surety is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead and manage Contract and Specialty Surety underwriting across assigned regions. The role reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer and blends in-office collaboration with remote work options on Thursdays and Fridays.

The candidate should be an expert in contract surety with strong leadership, strategic planning, and relationship-building skills to support growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• Extensive Contract Surety experience is required.
• Supervisory experience with coaching and development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to respond promptly to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to translate vision into concrete business plans.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Field Regional VPs on personnel management of Regional Managers and staff.
• Underwrite and manage complex Contract and Specialty Surety risks.
• Manage regional offices to execute underwriting strategy and profitability targets.
• Develop underwriting guidelines and participate in policy-making committees.
• Support budget planning and strategic plans for regions and divisions.
• Provide training and direction to Regional Managers and Profit Center staff.

Skills

Contract Surety

Specialty Surety

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree or 16 years experience

Job description

IAT Surety is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead and manage Contract and Specialty Surety underwriting across assigned regions. The role reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer and blends in-office collaboration with remote work options on Thursdays and Fridays.

The candidate should be an expert in contract surety with strong leadership, strategic planning, and relationship-building skills to support growth and profitability.