Branch Manager Credit & Surety - CorSo - Alpharetta

Location:

Alpharetta, GA, US

Overall responsibility is managing the day-to-day operations of the Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group branch office, approving all contract surety bonds in excess of the underwriter's authority and within branch manager granted authority levels. Responsibilities also include underwriting, production, agent management and appointments, office operations, staff management, claim reviews, receivable collections, budgeting, and strategic planning.

• Oversee and manage the assigned branch office, ensuring an adequate, efficient, and professional staff to meet regional goals.
• Approve bid and final performance bonds that exceed underwriter limits but remain within branch manager authority; communicate with the Home Office Manager regarding large bond efficacy.
• Maintain budgeting and fiscal stability for the region, oversee underwriting production, and collect account receivables.
• Conduct internal audits of the region’s book of business.
• Plan and manage regular meetings with large agents, attend group functions, large account meetings, and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Surety Group regional meetings as required.
• Manage special projects delegated by the Regional Manager – Contract Surety.

• Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in business, preferably finance or accounting, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of contract surety underwriting experience, of which at least 4 years is current contract surety underwriting.
• Strong marketing skills and the ability to acquire new business and work with clients.
• Strong competency in quantitative and financial analysis.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent computer skills, including knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Ability to travel 30% of the time.

Salary range: $156,000–$234,000 (Alpharetta, GA). The specific salary offered will consider various factors and may include relocation options.

Hybrid work model:
Expectation to be in the office three days per week.

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