Midwest Surety Branch Leader: Underwriting & Growth

Old Republic Surety Company; West Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, disability, and supplemental保险

Job summary

Old Republic Surety Company is seeking a Branch Manager to lead our Midwest operation with a hybrid work model. The role focuses on underwriting leadership, team development, and growing relationships with agency partners across Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

The position requires strong leadership in surety underwriting, marketing, and production, along with strategic budgeting and CRM-driven oversight. A broad network in the Midwest is advantageous for success.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in surety underwriting, marketing, and production (seven+ preferred).
• Leadership experience mentoring underwriting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of contract surety and fidelity underwriting principles.
• Proven success in agency relationship management and business development.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Surety Contract Underwriters and Associate Underwriters.
• Set and achieve profit, production, and underwriting quality goals.
• Make underwriting decisions to strengthen and grow the portfolio.
• Travel to meet agency partners, pursue new business, and strengthen relationships.
• Represent Old Republic at industry and trade events.
• Prepare budgets, manage expenses, and monitor branch performance.
• Use CRM to track agency activity and marketing initiatives.
• Recruit and develop talent while cultivating a strong branch culture.

Skills

Surety underwriting

Business development

Team leadership

Agency management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

CRM software

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Old Republic Surety Company is seeking a Branch Manager to lead our Midwest operation with a hybrid work model. The role focuses on underwriting leadership, team development, and growing relationships with agency partners across Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

The position requires strong leadership in surety underwriting, marketing, and production, along with strategic budgeting and CRM-driven oversight. A broad network in the Midwest is advantageous for success.