Hybrid VP of Contract & Specialty Surety Underwriting

IAT Insurance Group; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

26 PTO Days + 12 Holidays

7% 401(k) Company Match and Profit Shs

Educational Assistance Program

Mentorship Program

Job summary

IAT Surety, part of IAT Insurance Group, seeks a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead underwriting across Contract and Specialty Surety lines. The role directs regional profit centers and collaborates with Field Regional VPs in staff management and strategy execution.

The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in contract surety with strong leadership and communication skills, and will operate in a hybrid schedule with on-site and remote days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years in the surety industry or equivalent.
• Extensive Contract Surety experience and Specialty Surety ability.
• 6+ years of supervisory experience with coaching and development of direct reports.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to translate vision into concrete business plans and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Field Regional VPs in personnel management of Regional Managers and profit center staff.
• Demonstrates superior ability to underwrite and manage complex Contract and Specialty Surety risks.
• Manages and assists assigned regional offices in executing underwriting strategy and portfolio profitability.
• Assists in the development of underwriting guidelines.
• Collaborates on planning and policy-making committees.
• Establishes and manages short and long-range assigned regions goals.

Skills

Contract Surety

Specialty Surety

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Field experience

Team collaboration

Strategic planning

Mentoring / coaching

Ethical standards

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

12+ years surety experience

Job description

IAT Surety, part of IAT Insurance Group, seeks a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead underwriting across Contract and Specialty Surety lines. The role directs regional profit centers and collaborates with Field Regional VPs in staff management and strategy execution.

The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in contract surety with strong leadership and communication skills, and will operate in a hybrid schedule with on-site and remote days.