Branch Manager, Contract Surety

Role Description

We are recruiting for a Branch Manager, Contract Surety to join our team. This role can sit remote in most locations across the U.S.

Position Summary:

• Lead the contract surety team within the branch in handling complex and demanding agency relationships in support of the company’s mission.
• Promote the vision and objectives for the team while leading underwriters who handle complex contract surety accounts.
• Ensure continuity within the branch from both an underwriting and customer relationship standpoint.
• Provide consistent contributions to the division’s strategic plan by implementing underwriting procedures and guidelines to ensure profitable results.

Responsibilities:

• Manage direct reports, providing training and feedback to ensure industry-best service and support.
• Manage Agency relationships for the branch, focusing on customer needs and expectations.
• Lead the underwriting process for the branch with direct involvement on more difficult risks.
• Assume direct underwriting responsibilities for assigned Agency relationships.
• Manage budgeting and benchmarking for the branch.
• Ensure marketing consistency throughout the branch.
• Develop strategy for continuing growth and profitability in the branch.
• Collect and analyze industry information to provide guidance to senior management.
• Develop local market knowledge of potential new surety opportunities.
• Contribute to projects and committees in association with senior management to promote the development of Amerisure Surety’s infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or accounting, or equivalent work-related experience.
• Minimum 7 years of contract surety underwriting experience.
• Minimum 3 years of contract surety management experience.
• Financial analysis and risk assessment skills.
• Demonstrated success cultivating and maintaining business relationships with key customers to support departmental goals and objectives.
• Strong leadership capability with experience in building and leading highly successful teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively build relationships across all levels of the organization. Coach, mentor, and visionary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers.
• Problem solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Performance-based incentive pay.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

Company Description

Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders, and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure’s promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. With an A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) rating, Amerisure serves mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. Ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, we proudly manage nearly $1 Billion of Direct Written Premium and maintain $1.21 billion in surplus.

Recognized as one of the Best and Brightest® Companies to Work For in the Nation and one of Business Insurance magazine’s Best Places to Work in Insurance, we provide a workplace that fosters excellence and professional growth. If you are looking for a collaborative and rewarding career, Amerisure is looking for you.