Surety Underwriting Manager

IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for a Surety Underwriting Manager in our Greenwood Village, Colorado location. This role will work with both contract and commercial surety. The role will act as a point member of the underwriting team, handling routine underwriting responsibilities consistent with company policy. It involves interfacing with regional underwriters, home office personnel, agents, and principals. The position works a hybrid schedule from an IAT office: office attendance Monday through Wednesday, with 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 canceled.
• Maintain agency relationships and provide exceptional service and support. May have authority to underwrite low-value bonds and renewals.
• Provide general direction to the 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 the accuracy and completeness of files and verify that all necessary documentation is complete.
• Act as the primary service contact and visit agents assigned by the regional manager to foster and maintain an ongoing relationship.
• 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.

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Mathematics, Business, or related field with at least 7 years’ experience in surety or equivalent.
• Equivalent defined as 11 years of relevant finance experience.
• At least 5 years of working in the surety industry with a thorough knowledge of the industry and strong analytical skillset.
• Ability to appropriately apply loss development and advanced loss analysis concepts to achieve optimal pricing of a risk.
• Ability to creatively utilize reinsurance on individual risks to achieve company objectives.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred to Have:

• AFSB industry designations
• Experience with contract and commercial surety

Please note that the annual gross salary range for this position is $120,000 to $170,000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary. Total compensation will include a base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(k) match, profit-sharing opportunities, and more. Actual salaries will vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographical location.

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• 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.