VP, Contract & Specialty Surety Underwriting – Hybrid

IAT Insurance Group; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation package

Training and development opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

IAT Surety is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to oversee Contract and Specialty Surety lines, working closely with the Chief Underwriting Officer. The role involves managing Regional Profit Centers and guiding underwriting strategy across locations.

A hybrid schedule combines in-office collaboration with remote days. The ideal candidate has extensive contract surety experience, supervisory proven success, and strong communication skills to drive growth and partnerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant Surety experience, or 16 years equivalent.
• Extensive Contract Surety experience required, with Specialty Surety ability.
• 6+ years of supervisory experience with coaching and career development.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Field experience in underwriting and surety operations.
• Ability to translate vision into concrete business plans and strategies.
• Openness to work in a hybrid schedule combining office and remote days.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Field Regional VPs to manage Regional Managers and staff.
• Underwrite and manage complex Contract and Specialty Surety risks.
• Guide regional offices in executing underwriting strategy and profitability targets.
• Contribute to underwriting guideline development.
• Participate in planning and policy committees.
• Set short and long-term goals for assigned regions.

Skills

Contract Surety expertise

Specialty Surety ability

Supervisory experience

Underwriting leadership

Written and verbal communication

Field experience

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Change management

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree

16 years equivalent experience

Job description

IAT Surety is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to oversee Contract and Specialty Surety lines, working closely with the Chief Underwriting Officer. The role involves managing Regional Profit Centers and guiding underwriting strategy across locations.

A hybrid schedule combines in-office collaboration with remote days. The ideal candidate has extensive contract surety experience, supervisory proven success, and strong communication skills to drive growth and partnerships