Strategic VP — Contract & Specialty Surety Underwriting

IAT Insurance Group; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead underwriting across Contract Surety and Specialty Surety lines. The role reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer, coordinating with Home Office and regional stakeholders.

A hybrid schedule combines in-office collaboration with remote work Thursday and Friday. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in contract surety, with strong leadership and strategic planning abilities, and a proven track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 12+ years of surety experience, or 16 years equivalent.
• Extensive Contract Surety and Specialty Surety experience necessary.
• 6+ years of supervisory experience with coaching and career development.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• 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.
• Demonstrates superior ability to underwrite and manage complex Contract and Specialty Surety risks.
• Manages regional offices to execute underwriting strategy and profitability targets.
• Assists in development of underwriting guidelines and policy making.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Contract underwriting

Surety knowledge

Strategic planning

Leadership

Team collaboration

Ethical standards

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

IAT Insurance Group is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead underwriting across Contract Surety and Specialty Surety lines. The role reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer, coordinating with Home Office and regional stakeholders.

A hybrid schedule combines in-office collaboration with remote work Thursday and Friday. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in contract surety, with strong leadership and strategic planning abilities, and a proven track