Regional VP, Commercial Surety Growth & Underwriting Leader

Allianz Trade in North America; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus eligibility and/or to be/

401(k) discretionary match up to 6%

Flexible work schedules

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off (vacation, illness, etc)

Tuition Reimbursement

Family care resources

Job summary

Allianz Trade in North America seeks a senior underwriting leader to expand our Surety portfolio across the United States, with a focus on the Central Region. You will develop and execute strategic plans, grow broker relationships, and lead regional underwriting efforts.

You will oversee underwriting guidelines, manage a growing team, collaborate with colleagues across the Americas and globally, and drive profitable portfolio development through strong market knowledge and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• College degree with emphasis in business, economics, or finance.
• 10 years+ experience in industry experience.
• Entrepreneurial skill set to establish and achieve goals and objectives.
• Established track record developing business with brokers.
• Proven ability to underwrite and grow a Surety portfolio.
• Experience in the development and management of marketing plans, business plans and budgets.
• Knowledge of Surety distribution channels and experience in managing relationships with regional brokers.
• Recognized expertise in the underwriting of surety accounts and risks.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, service driven environment

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing a strategic business plan in order to expand our business in the United States, mainly in the Central Region.
• Developing and underwriting a profitable portfolio of Surety business through active engagement in the Surety marketplace with existing and new broker relationships.
• Documenting of all decisions and recommendations in a consistent and transparent manner.
• Establishing and maintaining key relationships while building out a regional underwriting team.
• Conducting account and portfolio underwriting activities in a manner consistent with underwriting guidelines and portfolio management requirements established by the company.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the Americas and internationally to fully leverage surety capabilities and existing customer base.
• Coordinating with Surety teams globally to ensure alignment on risk and underwriting issues.
• Actively participating in industry groups, and local surety events.
• Manage the team within their Region.

Skills

10 years+ industry experience

Entrepreneurial skill set

Developing business with brokers

Underwrite and grow Surety portfolio

Marketing plans and budgets

Surety distribution channels

Underwriting of surety accounts andRis

Fast paced, service driven environment

Education

College degree in business/economics/finance

Job description

Allianz Trade in North America seeks a senior underwriting leader to expand our Surety portfolio across the United States, with a focus on the Central Region. You will develop and execute strategic plans, grow broker relationships, and lead regional underwriting efforts.

You will oversee underwriting guidelines, manage a growing team, collaborate with colleagues across the Americas and globally, and drive profitable portfolio development through strong market knowledge and risk assessment.