Surety Underwriting Manager

Surety Underwriting Manager IAT Insurance Group
• Raleigh, NC, United States

IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for a Multi‑Line Surety Underwriting Manager (Contract, Commercial, Subdivision) in our Charlotte, NC or Raleigh, NC location. This role will act as a point member of our underwriting team, handling routine underwriting responsibilities including but not limited to the below, in a fashion consistent with company policy and procedures. The position involves interfacing with regional office underwriters, various home office personnel, agents and principals.

It works a hybrid schedule from an IAT Office, requiring work from the office Monday through Wednesday and the option to work remotely Thursday and Friday.

• Financial and account analysis of pertinent financial data, authority, and referral requirements for consideration of new, existing and renewal business.
• Requesting and gathering financial information on assigned accounts.
• Bond renewal preparation and determination on whether bonds should be cancelled.
• Maintain agency relationships and provide exceptional service and support. May have authority to underwrite low‑value bonds and renewals.
• Provide general direction to Bond Underwriting Assistants for bond processing.
• Provide quality recommendations to Branch and Home Office Reports on assigned accounts and agents.
• Rate and review bonds for premium and classification accuracy.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of files and verify that all necessary documentation is present.
• Act as the primary service contact and visit agents assigned by the Regional Manager to foster and maintain ongoing relationships.
• Accurately communicate knowledge of assigned accounts to Branch and Home Office personnel via written and verbal means.
• Prioritize workflow to ensure work is done in a timely fashion and all deadlines are met.
• Other job‑related duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Business or related with at least 7 years of experience in finance surety or equivalent.
• Equivalent is defined as 11 years of relevant finance experience.
• Must have thorough knowledge of surety industry along with an analytical skillset, which includes a minimum of 5 years of working in the industry.
• Must possess the ability to appropriately apply loss development and advanced loss analysis concepts to achieve optimal pricing of a risk.
• Must possess the ability to creatively utilize coverage features, deductibles, or reinsurance on individual risks to achieve company objectives.
• To qualify, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes.

• AFSB industry designations

• 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
• 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
• Hybrid work environment
• Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
• Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Opportunity to earn performance‑based bonuses
• College Loan Assistance Support Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Dress for Your Day Policy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and participate in E‑Verify.