VP, Contract & Specialty Surety Underwriting

IAT Insurance Group; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Performance-based bonuses

Educational assistance program

Mentorship program

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead and manage complex Contract and Specialty Surety underwriting. The role reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer for Contract Surety and oversees Regional Profit Centers.

The position is hybrid, with in-office collaboration Monday through Wednesday and optional remote work Thursday and Friday. Strong leadership, strategic planning, and industry expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years in the Surety industry.
• Equivalent is 16 years of relevant Surety experience.
• Extensive Contract Surety and Specialty Surety experience are required.
• 6+ years of supervisory experience with coaching and mentoring reported.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Field Regional VPs on personnel management of Regional Managers and profit center staff.
• Underwrites and manages complex Contract and Specialty Surety risks.
• Manages assigned regional offices to execute underwriting strategy, risk appetite, portfolio profitability and budgeting.
• Develops underwriting guidelines and participates in policy-making committees.
• Plans and sets short- and long-range regional goals and objectives.
• Oversees Home Office underwriting staff and personnel management.
• Assists in annual budget preparation for Home Office Contract and Specialty Surety Divisions.

Skills

Contract surety

Specialty surety

Supervisory leadership

Communication skills

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Change management

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent to 16 years surety experience

Job description

IAT Insurance Group is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead and manage complex Contract and Specialty Surety underwriting. The role reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer for Contract Surety and oversees Regional Profit Centers.

The position is hybrid, with in-office collaboration Monday through Wednesday and optional remote work Thursday and Friday. Strong leadership, strategic planning, and industry expertise are essential.