AVP Commercial Surety

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The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Commercial Surety is responsible for driving profitable growth through strategic agency relationships, market development, and team leadership.

With growth, the AVP will build a team of underwriters, ensuring consistent execution of underwriting standards, risk assessment, and service excellence.

By combining deep industry expertise with proactive marketing strategies, the AVP will position the organization as a preferred surety partner in the region, while cultivating a high-performing team aligned with corporate goals.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:


* Develop, supervise and guide a team of underwriters and support staff 


* Demonstrate strong surety bond product knowledge and ability to work with surety account management systems to document for complex commercial surety accounts.


* Responsible for developing and managing a book of business, meeting/exceeding profitability objectives as set forth by leadership.

This includes building and growing strategic relationships as well as identifying new opportunities for business within the region


* Entrepreneurial skills with the ability to develop and execute a strategic business plan in order to expand the surety portfolio and maintain P/L responsibility for the region


* Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines, regulatory guidelines, and company policies 


* Build and maintain strong relationships with key business partners to support business growth and retention 


* Collaborate with agents, brokers, and internal stakeholders to address underwriting inquiries and resolve issues 


* Implement underwriting best practices and process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency 


* Conduct quality assurance reviews to maintain underwriting accuracy and consistency 

Technical Knowledge and Understanding:


* Strong technical underwriting expertise, including knowledge of surety principles, financial risk assessment, and bond forms. 


* Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess complex risks and provide solutions 


* Leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on coaching, development, and performance management 


* Effective communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships and managing stakeholder expectations 


* Proficiency in underwriting software systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe. 


* Quantitative analysis skills 


* Ability to present and negotiate complex agreements with brokers


* Effective time management and organizational skills  


* Ability to work independently and perform quality work within deadlines 


* Willingness to travel up to 40%

Experience:


* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field is required


* Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g.

AFSB, CPCU, etc.) is preferred 


* Proven experience (typica...