Senior Contract Surety Underwriting VP – Hybrid

IAT Insurance Group; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead and manage complex Contract and Specialty Surety risks. The role partners with field VPs to drive regional profitability and guides underwriting strategy across multiple lines.

The position requires extensive surety experience, strong leadership, and the ability to develop budgets and long-range plans. This is a hybrid role with office-based collaboration and some remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required; 12+ years of relevant surety experience or 16 years as equivalent.
• Extensive Contract Surety experience and Specialty Surety ability is essential.
• 6+ years in supervisory roles with coaching and career development responsibilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; field experience expected.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage complex Contract and Specialty Surety risks.
• Lead regional profit centers and assist strategic planning across units.
• Develop underwriting guidelines and participate in policy committees.
• Collaborate with Field Ops to train and direct regional staff.
• Manage budgets, risk appetite, portfolio performance, and profitability.

Skills

Superior written and oral comms

Field experience

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Coaching and mentoring

Commercial surety expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

16 years relevant Surety experience = equivalent

Job description

IAT Insurance Group is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead and manage complex Contract and Specialty Surety risks. The role partners with field VPs to drive regional profitability and guides underwriting strategy across multiple lines.

The position requires extensive surety experience, strong leadership, and the ability to develop budgets and long-range plans. This is a hybrid role with office-based collaboration and some remote work.