VP, Contract & Specialty Surety Underwriting

IAT Insurance Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group seeks a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to oversee underwriting for Contract and Specialty Surety lines, reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer. This role leads regional profit centers and coordinates with multiple divisions, with a hybrid work pattern that blends in-office and remote days.

The ideal candidate has extensive surety experience, proven supervisory ability, and strong communication skills, capable of driving strategic plans and enterprise-wide

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 12+ years of relevant Surety experience or 16+ years equivalent.
• Extensive Contract Surety and Specialty Surety experience required.
• 6+ years of supervisory experience with coaching and career development of direct reports.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Field experience and ability to respond promptly to inquiries.
• 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 in executing underwriting strategy, risk appetite, profitability, and budget results.
• Assists in developing underwriting guidelines and planning committees.
• Establishes and manages short and long-range region goals and objectives.
• Performs personnel management for Home Office underwriting staff.
• Assists in annual budget preparation for Home Office divisions and regional profit centers.
• Develops strategic plans to identify key business opportunities to support company plans.
• Provides training and direction to Regional Managers and Profit Center staff.
• Supports automated underwriting and related systems; collaborates on marketing plan visibility.

Skills

Contract Surety

Specialty Surety

Leadership/Team Leadership

Communication skills

Field experience

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Adaptability

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

IAT Insurance Group seeks a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to oversee underwriting for Contract and Specialty Surety lines, reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer. This role leads regional profit centers and coordinates with multiple divisions, with a hybrid work pattern that blends in-office and remote days.

The ideal candidate has extensive surety experience, proven supervisory ability, and strong communication skills, capable of driving strategic plans and enterprise-wide