Commercial Surety Regional Manager

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The Commercial Surety Regional Manager is responsible for the underwriting, marketing, production, profitability, and overall management of a regional Commercial Surety portfolio.

This position serves as the senior underwriting leader for the assigned territory and is accountable for achieving premium growth, underwriting profitability, agency development, and portfolio management objectives.

The Regional Manager will develop and maintain strong relationships with agents, brokers, principals, indemnitors, and other business partners while exercising significant underwriting authority and ensuring compliance with company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.

The position is highly market-facing and focused on profitable business development, agency management, and underwriting execution.

Will consider qualified, remote candidates in Texas or Louisiana.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:

Underwriting Leadership


* Serve as lead underwriter for the assigned territory.


* Analyze, evaluate, and approve commercial surety submissions within delegated authority.


* Review and assess financial statements, interim financial reports, work-in-progress schedules, bank agreements, credit reports, tax returns, and other underwriting information.


* Structure and negotiate underwriting terms, collateral requirements, indemnity agreements, and other risk mitigation measures.


* Determine appropriate capacity, pricing, and terms for new and renewal business.


* Monitor portfolio performance and take corrective action as necessary to achieve profitability objectives.


* Participate in large account reviews and referral discussions.


* Maintain underwriting quality and adherence to company guidelines and authority levels.

Marketing and Business Development


* Develop and execute regional marketing and production plans.


* Build and strengthen relationships with retail and wholesale surety brokers.


* Identify and develop new business opportunities consistent with company risk appetite.


* Conduct regular agency visits and joint sales calls.


* Represent the company at industry events, agency meetings, conferences, and association functions.


* Drive submission flow and increase market visibility throughout the territory.


* Establish agency business plans and monitor production goals.


* Maintain strong relationships with key distribution partners and strategic accounts.

Portfolio and Profitability Management


* Own profit and loss results for the assigned region.


* Manage portfolio mix, pricing adequacy, retention, and growth metrics.


* Monitor premium volume, loss ratio, expense ratio, and collection objectives.


* Conduct periodic book reviews to identify trends, opportunities, and emerging risks.


* Evaluate agency performance and manage agency relationships accordingly.


* Recommend strategic actions to improve profitability and operational performance.
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