Surety Underwriting Manager

IAT Insurance Group

. Perform financial and account analysis for new, existing, and renewal business .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeAlpharetta • Alabama • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial and account analysis within the surety industry, with a strong focus on bond underwriting, risk assessment, and maintaining agency relationships. Proven ability to apply advanced analytical skills to optimize pricing and ensure compliance with documentation requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial AnalysisSurety Industry KnowledgeBond UnderwritingAnalytical SkillsAgency Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBond UnderwritingLoss Development ConceptsAdvanced Loss AnalysisRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Exceptional ServiceCommunicationWorkflow Prioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

AFSB Designation

Industry Keywords

Surety IndustryContract SuretyCommercial SuretyRisk ManagementFinance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform financial and account analysis for new, existing, and renewal business
Request and gather financial information on assigned accounts
Prepare bond renewals and determine whether bonds should be canceled
Maintain agency relationships and provide exceptional service and support
Underwrite low-value bonds and renewals as authorized
Provide general direction to Bond Underwriting Assistants for bond processing
Provide recommendations to Branch and Home Office Reports on assigned accounts and agents
Rate and review bonds for premium and classification accuracy
Ensure file accuracy, completeness, and required documentation
Act as primary service contact and visit assigned agents to foster ongoing relationships
Communicate assigned-account knowledge to Branch and Home Office personnel
Prioritize workflow and meet deadlines
Perform other job-related duties as required
Interface with regional office underwriters, home office personnel, agents, and principals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Mathematics, Business, or related with at least 7 years’ experience in surety or equivalent
Equivalent is defined as 11 years of relevant finance experience
Minimum of 5 years of working in the surety industry
Thorough knowledge of the Surety industry
Analytical skillset, including ability to apply loss development and advanced loss analysis concepts to achieve optimal pricing of a risk
Ability to creatively utilize coverage features, deductibles, or reinsurance on individual risks to achieve company objectives
Authorized to work in the United States
Must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future
AFSB industry designations preferred
Experience with contract and commercial surety preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus opportunities
401(K) match
Profit-sharing opportunities
Full benefits package (details available via employer benefits page)
Hybrid work schedule with remote work option Thursday and Friday