Surety Regional Manager

IAT Insurance Group has an immediate need for a Surety Regional Manager located in Greenwood Village, Colorado. This senior leader will manage the Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Nevada surety businesses, driving growth and positioning IAT Surety as a valued partner and regional market leader. The role is hybrid, with office attendance Monday‑Wednesday and remote work Thursday‑Friday.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Jointly, with Home Office Underwriter, 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 and principals.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Must Have

• 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.
• Equivalent experience is defined as 8 years of relevant surety underwriting experience along with 2+ years of other related professional experience.
• Experience must include significant commercial surety.
• We will consider current IAT Surety employees for this role who are currently meeting expectations and have the appropriate level of technical abilities.
• Must be a sharp rigorous thinker who creates a logical connection for others between the dynamics of market realities, goals, vision and strategy.
• Ability to respond promptly and effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to define problems, gather the facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to prioritize and organize.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess high ethical standards and expects the same from all others in the organization.
• 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.

Preferred to Have

• Leadership experience

Compensation

Please note, that the annual gross salary range associated with this posting is $112,820 – $245,610. The total compensation will include a base salary, performance‑based bonus opportunities, 401(k) match, profit‑sharing opportunities, and more.

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Benefits

• 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.