Surety Underwriting Manager

IAT Insurance Group; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 PTO Days + 12 Company Holidays = 38

7% 401(k) match and profit sharing

Hybrid work environment

Healthcare and wellness programs

Training and development opportunities

Mentorship program

Dress for Your Day policy

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group in Birmingham, AL or Alpharetta, GA seeks a Surety Underwriting Manager to lead underwriting activities and collaborate with regional underwriters and home office staff. This role offers a hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration Monday–Wednesday and optional remote Thursday–Friday.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in Risk Management/Finance/Mathematics/Business and 7+ years of surety experience, plus strong analytical and pricing skills to optimize risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Mathematics, Business, or related with at least 7 years’ experience in surety.
• Equivalent is defined as 11 years of relevant finance experience.
• Must have analytical skillset with a minimum of 5 years in the industry.
• Ability to apply loss development and advanced loss analysis concepts for pricing.
• Ability to creatively utilize coverage features, deductibles, or reinsurance on individual risks.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• AFSB designation and experience with contract and commercial surety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Financial and account analysis of pertinent financial data, authority, and referral requirements for consideration of new, existing, and renewal business.
• Requesting and gathering financial information on assigned accounts.
• Bond renewal preparation and determination on whether bonds should be canceled.
• Maintain Agency relationships and provide exceptional service and support.
• May have authority to underwrite low-value bonds and renewals.
• Provide general direction to the Bond Underwriting Assistants for bond processing.
• Rate and review bonds for premium and classification accuracy.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of files and verify that all necessary documentation is complete in the file.
• Act as the primary service contact and visit agents assigned by the Regional Manager in order to foster and maintain an ongoing relationship.
• Accurately communicate knowledge of assigned accounts to Branch and Home Office personnel via written and verbal means.
• Prioritize workflow to ensure work is done in a timely fashion and all deadlines are met.
• Other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Underwriting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management/Finance/Mathematics/Business

7+ years in surety (or 11 years equivalent)

Job description

IAT Surety has an immediate opening for a Surety Underwriting Manager (also open to other underwriting levels) in our Birmingham, AL or Alpharetta, GA office location. This role will work with both contract and commercial surety. This role will act to serve as a point member of our underwriting team, handling routine underwriting responsibilities including but not limited to the below, in a fashion consistent with the company policy and procedures. This involves interfacing with regional office Underwriters, various home office personnel, agents, and principals. This role works a hybrid schedule from an IAT Office. The hybrid schedule reflects our values (thinking and acting like an owner, collaboration, and teamwork) as it requires working from the office with colleagues and other disciplines Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.ResponsibilitiesFinancial and account analysis of pertinent financial data, authority, and referral requirements for consideration of new, existing, and renewal business.Requesting and gathering financial information on assigned accounts.Bond renewal preparation and determination on whether bonds should be canceled.Maintain Agency relationships and provide exceptional service and support. May have authority to underwrite low-value bonds and renewals.Provide general direction to the Bond Underwriting Assistants for bond processing.Provide quality recommendations to Branch and Home Office Reports on assigned accounts and agents.Rate and review bonds for premium and classification accuracy.Ensure the accuracy and completeness of files and verify that all necessary documentation is complete in the file.Act as the primary service contact and visit agents assigned by the Regional Manager in order to foster and maintain an ongoing relationship.Accurately communicate knowledge of assigned accounts to Branch and Home Office personnel via written and verbal means.Prioritize workflow to ensure work is done in a timely fashion and all deadlines are met.Other job-related duties as required.Qualifications:Must-Have:Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Mathematics, Business, or related with at least 7 years’ experience in surety or equivalent.Equivalent is defined as 11 years of relevant finance experience.Must have a thorough knowledge of the Surety industry along with an analytical skillset, which includes a minimum of 5 years of working in the industry.Must possess the ability to appropriately apply loss development and advanced loss analysis concepts to achieve optimal pricing of a risk.Must possess the ability to creatively utilize coverage features, deductibles, or reinsurance on individual risks to achieve company objectives.To qualify, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes.Preferred to Have:AFSB industry designationsExperience with contract and commercial suretyOur CultureIAT is the largest private, family-owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. I nsurance A nswers T ogether is how we define IAT, in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers. It’s about far more than being a workplace. We’re a work family.At IAT, our fundamental belief is to create a culture where all employees are heard and have a sense of belonging. Inclusion and Diversity are not just initiatives, it’s how we live. We’re committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture. By embracing the uniqueness of our employees, investing in their development, listening to, and engaging their ideas, we are stronger as an organization.Our employees propel IAT forward – driving innovation, stable partnerships and growth. That’s why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.We offer comprehensive benefits like:26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit SharingHybrid work environmentNumerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your careerHealthcare and Wellness ProgramsOpportunity to earn performance-based bonusesCollege Loan Assistance Support PlanEducational Assistance ProgramMentorship ProgramDress for Your Day PolicyAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.Compensation:Please note, that the annual gross salary range associated with this posting is $120,000 to $170,000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for this position. The total compensation will include a base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit-sharing opportunities, and more. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographical location related to this specific role.To view details of our full benefits, please visit https://www.iatinsurancegroup.com/careers/benefitsIAT Insurance Group is the largest private, family-owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. I nsurance A nswers T ogether is how we define IAT, in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers.At IAT, we’re committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture for all. Our employees propel IAT forward – driving innovation, stable partnerships and growth. That’s why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.We offer comprehensive benefits like:26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit SharingHybrid work environmentNumerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your careerHealthcare and Wellness ProgramsOpportunity to earn performance-based bonusesCollege Loan Assistance Support PlanEducational Assistance ProgramMentorship ProgramDress for Your Day PolicyAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.