VP, Contract & Specialty Surety Underwriting (Hybrid)

IAT Insurance Group; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

401(k) match & profit sharing

PTO and holidays

Educational assistance

Mentorship program

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead underwriting across Contract and Specialty Surety lines. This role, located at any IAT site, reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer and supports regional Profit Centers with a strategic, collaboration-focused approach.

The ideal candidate brings extensive Contract Surety expertise, strong leadership, and a track record of building underwriter teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 12+ years in surety or 16 years equivalent.
• Extensive Contract Surety and Specialty Surety experience required.
• 6+ years of supervisory experience with coaching and career development.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Field experience and ability to respond promptly to inquiries.
• Ability to translate vision into concrete business plans and strategies.
• Proven track record of driving change and managing risk.
• Authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Field Regional VPs to manage Regional staff and profit centers.
• Underwrite and manage complex Contract and Specialty Surety risks.
• Oversee regional offices in underwriting strategy, risk appetite, portfolio management, and profitability metrics.
• Develop underwriting guidelines and participate in policy committees.
• Collaborate on planning and policy-making committees.
• Set and manage long-range regional goals; supervise Home Office staff.
• Assist in annual budgeting for Home Office divisions and Profit Centers.
• Support Regional Managers with strategic business opportunities and training.

Skills

Contract Surety

Underwriting

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Team Development

Mentoring

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Experience: 12+ years in surety

Experience: 16 years equivalent

Supervisory experience

Tools

Underwriting systems

Automation tools

CRM systems

Job description

IAT Insurance Group is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead underwriting across Contract and Specialty Surety lines. This role, located at any IAT site, reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer and supports regional Profit Centers with a strategic, collaboration-focused approach.

The ideal candidate brings extensive Contract Surety expertise, strong leadership, and a track record of building underwriter teams.