Lead VP, Contract & Specialty Surety Underwriting

IAT Insurance Group; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

401(k) Company Match & Profit Sharing

Healthcare and Wellness Programs

Training and development opportunities

Mentorship Program

Dress for Your Day Policy

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting with broad experience to lead underwriting strategy across Contract and Specialty Surety lines. The role reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer and oversees regional profit centers, with hybrid work from offices and remote options Thursday and Friday.

The ideal candidate has extensive surety experience, proven supervisory success, and strong leadership, collaboration, and strategic planning capabilities to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years in the surety industry, or 16 years’ equivalent experience.
• Extensive Contract Surety and Specialty Surety expertise.
• 6+ years of supervisory experience with coaching and mentoring.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lead and manage regional profit centers and underwriting strategy.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage complex Contract and Specialty Surety risks.
• Lead regional profit centers and coordinate underwriting strategy.
• Develop underwriting guidelines and participate in policy committees.
• Collaborate with Field Regional VPs to manage staff and budgets.
• Support training and development of regional staff and partners.

Skills

Contract Surety experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Field experience

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

IAT Insurance Group is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting with broad experience to lead underwriting strategy across Contract and Specialty Surety lines. The role reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer and oversees regional profit centers, with hybrid work from offices and remote options Thursday and Friday.

The ideal candidate has extensive surety experience, proven supervisory success, and strong leadership, collaboration, and strategic planning capabilities to drive