VP, Contract & Specialty Surety Underwriting (Hybrid)

IAT Insurance Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Retirement savings plan with company 4

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Dress for Your Day policy

Job summary

IAT Surety is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead and manage underwriting across Contract and Specialty Surety lines. Location is flexible across IAT sites with a hybrid schedule (office Mon-Wed, remote Thu-Fri).

The role reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer and steers underwriting strategy, risk appetite and profitability targets while collaborating with field and home office teams to drive growth and quality in the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 12+ years of relevant Surety industry experience, or 16 years as equivalent.
• Extensive Contract Surety experience and Specialty Surety ability.
• 6+ years of supervisory experience with coaching and development.

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 regional offices to meet underwriting strategy, risk appetite, and profitability targets.
• Develops underwriting guidelines and participates in policy-making committees.
• Plans and achieves short- and long-range regional goals and objectives.

Skills

Contract surety expertise

Leadership & supervision

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Relationship building

Budgeting & financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree

12+ years surety industry experience

Equivalent: 16 years experience

Tools

Underwriting systems

Job description

IAT Surety is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead and manage underwriting across Contract and Specialty Surety lines. Location is flexible across IAT sites with a hybrid schedule (office Mon-Wed, remote Thu-Fri).

The role reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer and steers underwriting strategy, risk appetite and profitability targets while collaborating with field and home office teams to drive growth and quality in the portfolio.