Hybrid VP of Contract & Specialty Surety Underwriting

IAT Insurance Group; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 PTO Days + 12 Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Hybrid work environment

Training and development opportunities

Healthcare and Wellness Programs

Performance-based bonuses

College Loan Assistance

Educational Assistance Program

Mentorship Program

Dress for Your Day

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group’s IAT Surety is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead the underwriting of Contract and Specialty Surety lines. This role reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer and can be located at any IAT location, with a hybrid schedule that combines in-office collaboration Monday–Wednesday and remote work Thursday–Friday.

You will manage regional profit centers, collaborate with Field Regional VPs, develop underwriting guidelines, and drive portfolio

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant Surety experience, or 16 years equivalent.
• Extensive Contract Surety experience and Specialty Surety ability.
• 6+ years of supervisory experience with coaching and career development.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Field experience in underwriting or related areas.
• Ability to translate vision into concrete business plans.
• Experience driving change and challenging the status quo to improve the organization.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Field Regional VPs to manage Regional Managers and profit center staff.
• Demonstrates superior ability to underwrite and manage complex Contract and Specialty Surety risks.
• Manages regional offices’ underwriting strategy, risk appetite, portfolio profitability and budget targets.
• Assists in development of underwriting guidelines.
• Collaborates on planning and policy-making committees.
• Establishes and manages short- and long-range regional goals.
• Performs personnel management for Home Office underwriting staff.
• Assists in annual budget preparation for Home Office divisions and regions.
• Helps regional managers develop strategic plans to identify key opportunities.
• Collaborates with Field Operations RVPs to train and direct staff.
• Supports automated underwriting and related systems development.
• Maintains knowledge of current developments in surety and agency industries.
• Responds promptly to inquiries from regional offices and agents.
• Participates in industry functions to raise company visibility.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Contract Surety

Underwriting

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

IAT Insurance Group’s IAT Surety is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead the underwriting of Contract and Specialty Surety lines. This role reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer and can be located at any IAT location, with a hybrid schedule that combines in-office collaboration Monday–Wednesday and remote work Thursday–Friday.

You will manage regional profit centers, collaborate with Field Regional VPs, develop underwriting guidelines, and drive portfolio