VP Contract & Specialty Surety Underwriting (Hybrid)

IAT Insurance Group; Wayne (PA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Educational assistance

Mentorship

Dress for Your Day Policy

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead and coordinate underwriting for Contract and Specialty Surety lines. The role reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer and oversees regional profit centers, driving profitability and strategic growth.

The ideal candidate has extensive contract surety experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to translate vision into actionable business plans while collaborating across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and more than 12 years of relevant Surety industry experience or equivalent.
• Equivalent is defined as 16 years of relevant Surety industry experience.
• Extensive Contract Surety experience is a must along with Specialty Surety ability.
• 6+ years of supervisory experience including coaching and career development.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Field experience.
• Seeks candid feedback with resiliency and fosters collaboration.
• Ability to translate vision into business plans and strategies.
• Experience driving effective team behaviors and managing change.
• High ethical standards and strong relationship skills.
• 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.
• Underwrites and manages complex Contract and Specialty Surety risks.
• Manages assigned regional offices to meet underwriting strategy and profitability targets.
• Assists in development of underwriting guidelines.
• Participates in planning committees and policy-making.
• Sets regional goals and oversees Home Office underwriting staff.
• Prepares annual budgets for Home Office divisions and regional centers.
• Develops strategic plans to identify key business opportunities.
• Provides training and direction to regional staff.
• Plans and implements automated underwriting and support systems.

Skills

Contract surety

Supervisory

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience equivalent

Job description

IAT Insurance Group is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead and coordinate underwriting for Contract and Specialty Surety lines. The role reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer and oversees regional profit centers, driving profitability and strategic growth.

The ideal candidate has extensive contract surety experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to translate vision into actionable business plans while collaborating across