VP, Contract & Specialty Surety Underwriting - Hybrid Leader

IAT Insurance Group; Cockeysville (MD); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

PTO Days

401(k) Match

Profit Sharing

Educational Assistance

Mentorship Program

Dress for Your Day

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead and manage Contract and Specialty Surety underwriting across locations. Reports to Chief Underwriting Officer for Contract Surety; hybrid schedule with in-office Monday through Wednesday, remote Thursday and Friday.

You will drive strategic plans, develop guidelines, mentor staff, and partner with Field Regions to grow profitability and manage risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years in Surety industry
• Extensive Contract Surety and Specialty Surety experience
• 6+ years supervisory experience and coaching/mentoring
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship

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' underwriting strategy, risk appetite, and profitability against budgets
• Develops underwriting guidelines and participates in policy-making committees
• Plans short and long-range regional goals; oversees home office underwriting staff
• Assists in annual budget preparation for Home Office Contract and Specialty Surety Divisions
• Aids Regional Managers in strategic plans to identify key business opportunities
• Provides training and direction to Regional Managers and Profit Center staff
• Supports automated underwriting systems and marketing plans with Field Operations
• Maintains knowledge of current developments in surety and related industries
• Participates in industry events to increase company visibility

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Contract Surety

Specialty Surety

Relationship building

Coaching

Collaboration

Ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

IAT Insurance Group is seeking a Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead and manage Contract and Specialty Surety underwriting across locations. Reports to Chief Underwriting Officer for Contract Surety; hybrid schedule with in-office Monday through Wednesday, remote Thursday and Friday.

You will drive strategic plans, develop guidelines, mentor staff, and partner with Field Regions to grow profitability and manage risk.