Senior VP, Contract & Specialty Surety Underwriting (Hybrid)

IAT Insurance Group; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Mentorship Program

Educational Assistance Program

Dress for Your Day Policy

PTO and holidays

Job summary

IAT Surety is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to oversee underwriting for Contract and Specialty Surety lines, report to the Chief Underwriting Officer, and manage regional profit centers. This role embraces a hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration Monday–Wednesday and remote options Thursday–Friday.

The ideal candidate has extensive contract surety experience, strong leadership, and a strategic mindset to drive growth and profitability across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 12+ years in surety or 16 years equivalent.
• Extensive contract surety experience and specialty surety ability.
• 6+ years of supervisory experience with coaching and career development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Field Regional VPs on personnel management of Regional Managers and profit center staff.
• Underwrite and manage complex Contract and Specialty Surety risks.
• Guide regional offices in underwriting strategy, risk appetite, portfolio management, and profitability.

Skills

Contract surety

Specialty surety

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

IAT Surety is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to oversee underwriting for Contract and Specialty Surety lines, report to the Chief Underwriting Officer, and manage regional profit centers. This role embraces a hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration Monday–Wednesday and remote options Thursday–Friday.

The ideal candidate has extensive contract surety experience, strong leadership, and a strategic mindset to drive growth and profitability across regions.