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IAT Insurance Group · 2 months ago

Regional Manager, Contract Surety

Plano TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

IAT Insurance Group is the largest private, family-owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. They are seeking a Regional Manager in their Contract Surety business unit to drive growth and development in the region while maintaining relationships with agents and ensuring the profitability of the branch. This role involves strategic leadership, budget management, and coaching of staff to achieve business objectives.

CommercialFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceInsurTech

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Primary Driver of the Business

Primary Intermediary between the Branch and Home Office

Leader of the Branch

Establish and implement short and long range regional goals and objectives

Manage the performance and development of regional staff

Prepare and present annual budget for Regional Office

Establish and manage the department expenses and budget

Drive regional initiatives and business strategies

Work strategically and tactically with agents/principals to ensure appropriate level of understanding of company goals and objectives

Coach, lead and develop underwriters and participate in the development of underwriting training

Manage regional agency plant to ensure positive and profitable outcomes

Within authority limit, make timely and prudent decisions consistent with approved guidelines and requirements within submission timeframe

In conjunction with home office and commercial Regional Manager, establish and manage regional growth and business targets

Accountable for the profit centers’ underwriting and accurate underwriting documentation and adhere to underwriting policies and procedures

Participate in industry functions to increase company visibility in the marketplace

Demonstrate superior responsiveness to agents, principals

Perform other duties as necessary

Qualification

Contract Surety ExpertiseLeadership ExperienceEntrepreneurial MindsetRelationship BuildingStrategic Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in business or related field, more than 10 years of experience in surety with experience building, developing, and expanding distribution relationships or equivalent experience

Experience must include significant contract surety

Must be a self-starter who will thrive in a results-oriented and entrepreneurial environment

Must have an entrepreneurial mindset with a strong balance of both strategic and operating skills

Must be a sharp, rigorous thinker who creates a logical connection for others between the dynamics of market realities, goals, vision and strategy

Proven track record of leadership

Ability to establish and develop long‐standing relationships

To qualify, all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require, now or in the future, VISA sponsorship for employment purposes