Vice President, Contract & Specialty Surety Underwriting

IAT Insurance Group; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 PTO Days + 12 holidays

401(k) match and profit sharing

Hybrid work environment

Training and development opportunities

Healthcare and Wellness Programs

Performance-based bonuses

College Loan Assistance Support Plan

Educational Assistance Program

Mentorship Program

Dress for Your Day Policy

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group (IAT Surety) seeks a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead complex Contract and Specialty Surety underwriting from our Home Office. The role partners with Field Regional VPs to optimize risk, profitability, and budget attainment across assigned regions.

The position operates on a hybrid schedule, combining in-office collaboration with remote work Thursday and Friday. Ideal candidate has extensive surety leadership experience and strong strategic vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field.
• 16 years of relevant surety industry experience or equivalent.
• Extensive Contract Surety experience is a must along with Specialty Surety ability.
• 6+ years of supervisory experience including coaching and career development directions to direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Field Regional VPs on personnel management of Regional Managers and profit center staff.
• Demonstrate superior underwriting ability for complex Contract and Specialty Surety risks.
• Manage regional offices' underwriting strategy, risk appetite, portfolio management, and profitability to budget.
• Assist in developing underwriting guidelines.
• Collaborate on planning and policy-making committees.
• Set short- and long-range regional goals and supervise Home Office underwriting staff.
• Assist in annual budget prep for Home Office divisions and regional profit centers.
• Help regional managers develop strategic plans to identify key business opportunities.
• Provide training and direction to regional staff; coordinate with Field Operations RVPs on marketing plans.

Skills

Contract surety experience

Supervisory experience

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Team leadership

Relationship building

Change management

Ethical standards

Career development

Business planning

Responsive to inquiries

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field

16 years of relevant surety experience (equivalent)

Job description

IAT Insurance Group (IAT Surety) seeks a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead complex Contract and Specialty Surety underwriting from our Home Office. The role partners with Field Regional VPs to optimize risk, profitability, and budget attainment across assigned regions.

The position operates on a hybrid schedule, combining in-office collaboration with remote work Thursday and Friday. Ideal candidate has extensive surety leadership experience and strong strategic vision.