Senior VP, Contract & Specialty Surety Underwriting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

26 PTO Days + holidays

8–16% 401(k) company match and profit‑

Bonus opportunities

Educational Assistance Program

Mentorship Program

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to oversee underwriting for Contract and Specialty Surety lines and to manage regional profit centers. The role reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer for Contract Surety and supports growth and strategic planning across underwriter functions.

The position supports a hybrid schedule, combining office presence Monday–Wednesday with remote work options Thursday–Friday, reflecting ownership, collaboration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of surety industry experience.
• Extensive Contract Surety and Specialty Surety experience.
• 6+ years of supervisory experience with coaching and mentoring.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Field experience.
• Seeks candid feedback with resiliency.
• Ability to translate vision into concrete plans and strategies.
• Proven track record of driving effective team behavior.
• Authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Field Regional VPs in personnel management of Regional Managers and profit center staff.
• Underwrites and manages complex Contract and Specialty Surety risks.
• Manages regional offices to execute underwriting strategy and profitability targets.
• Assists in development of underwriting guidelines.
• Joins planning and policy-making committees.
• Sets short and long-range regional goals and objectives.
• Performs personnel management for Home Office underwriting staff.
• Assists in annual budgeting for Home Office Contract and Specialty divisions.
• Assists Regional Managers in strategic plans to identify key business opportunities.
• Provides training and direction to Regional Managers and Profit Center staff.
• Plans, develops, and implements automated underwriting and support systems.
• Reviews marketing plans with Field Operations to determine visibility and agency relationships.
• Maintains knowledge of developments in surety and principal industries.
• Responds promptly to inquiries from regional offices and agents.
• Participates in industry functions to increase company visibility.
• Other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Contract surety

Specialty surety

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Field experience

Strategic planning

Coaching and mentoring

Ethical standards

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

IAT Insurance Group is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to oversee underwriting for Contract and Specialty Surety lines and to manage regional profit centers. The role reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer for Contract Surety and supports growth and strategic planning across underwriter functions.

The position supports a hybrid schedule, combining office presence Monday–Wednesday with remote work options Thursday–Friday, reflecting ownership, collaboration and