Surety Field - Regional Director - Large Contract

Cincinnati Insurance Company; Fresno (CA); Remote; USD 149,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a regional director for Surety Field Operations in California. This role offers the chance to manage a large contract surety book, develop agency relationships, and make impactful underwriting decisions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance or accounting, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of five years in surety underwriting. Join a diverse team dedicated to providing outstanding service and support to independent agents while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to embrace challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of surety underwriting experience focusing on larger contractors.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a large contract surety book for the assigned territory.
• Evaluate principals for surety credit and approve bonds within authority.
• Communicate effectively with associates, agencies, and customers.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Organizational Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Financial Analysis

Construction Accounting

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

AFSB Designation

CPCU Designation

Job description

MAKE A DIFFERENCE Share your talents and develop your skills as you build a career in a professional environment with a personal feel.

Description

Make a difference with a career in insurance

At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. We’re looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person.

If you’re ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges, and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow.

Build your future with us

Our Surety Field department seeks a regional director for our Surety Field Operations for Large Contract. This position is in our Central Valley, California territory. Positions serving territories away from our Headquarters in Fairfield, Ohio, are fully remote.

Starting pay: The pay range for this position is $149,500 - $224,250 annually. Pay is based on the applicant’s education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.

Be ready to:

• Develop and manage a large contract surety book for the assigned territory by:
• Identifying opportunities and working with agencies to write new accounts
• Conducting meetings with agents and contractors
• Evaluating principals, operationally and financially, for surety credit
• Approving bonds and programs within assigned authority
• Recommending underwriting decisions on bonds or accounts exceeding authority
• Understanding and employing the company’s underwriting approach and philosophy
• Performing analysis and recording activity in underwriting and administrative systems
• Appointing new agency relationships that focus on surety development
• Developing and maintaining close agency relationships
• Displaying professionalism, underwriting expertise, and familiarity with the local construction and economic environment
• Supporting commercial surety and small contract lines with related tools, procedures, and objectives
• Developing growth and profitability plans, including cross-selling strategies, for all surety lines
• Communicating effectively with associates, agencies, and customers
• Giving polished surety presentations to agents and bond principals
• Traveling to meet with agents, account executives, and bond principals in your territory

Be equipped with:

• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with financial analysis and construction accounting methods
• Existing agency and contractor relationships (preferred)
• The ability to evaluate and interpret bonds, contracts, credit reports, and loan agreements
• The ability to adapt to change, manage multiple tasks, work independently and with others, set goals, and deliver superior service

Bring education and experience from:

• A bachelor’s degree (preferably in finance, accounting, or economics)
• A minimum of five years of surety underwriting experience focusing on larger contractors
• Additional training or designations such as AFSB, CPCU, or related courses

Enhance your talents

Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. We promote lifelong learning and provide tools and training to help you succeed and grow as a trusted insurance professional.

Enjoy benefits and amenities

We offer a variety of benefits and amenities to support our associates’ well-being and satisfaction. Learn more about our packages.

Embrace a diverse team

We value diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity. All applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please review this information to learn more about those rights.