Associate Vice President, Contract Surety Underwriting

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President of Contract Surety Underwriting to lead underwriting for assigned field offices and evaluate new and renewal business. Responsibilities include assessing financial statements, bond forms, supporting documents, and regulatory requirements; making approval or declination decisions within delegated authority; and providing recommendations on accounts that exceed those limits. The role also supports portfolio management, book-of-business reviews, and underwriting policy development, while maintaining strong relationships with field teams, producers, clients, reinsurers, and other business partners. Additional duties include managing workflow, pursuing account relationships, submitting large-capacity requests for reinsurance consideration, and coaching and developing underwriting staff. Candidates should bring at least 10 years of surety or related industry experience and a minimum four-year degree or equivalent related industry experience; a business, finance, or accounting major is preferred. Prior branch or field office management experience is an advantage. The role requires expert analytical skills, sound risk judgment, and the ability to interpret financial and legal documents and communicate clear underwriting decisions. Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving, organization, customer focus, independent judgment, and leadership skills are essential, along with proficiency in relevant office and underwriting software.