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Old Republic Surety Company · 1 day ago

Regional Vice President - Upper Midwest

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $300K/yr

8+ years exp

Old Republic Surety Company is seeking an accomplished Regional Vice President – Upper Midwest to join their dynamic leadership team. This role involves strategic and operational leadership across a diverse region, focusing on management, guidance, and development of branch personnel while ensuring high standards of underwriting and service.

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Responsibilities

Oversee the management of assigned branch offices, providing strong leadership, guidance, and development to branch personnel

Train and supervise direct reports, uphold high standards of underwriting and service, and play a critical role in hiring and developing future talent

Be the go-to leader for complex underwriting decisions, ensuring alignment with Old Republic Surety Company's underwriting philosophy and compliance standards, and providing valuable input to Home Office guidelines

Coordinate and approve underwriting submissions within authority limits, recommend authority levels for Bond Managers and Underwriters, and serve as the first point of contact for 'over authority' submissions

Drive the execution of business plans and budgets, focusing on profitability and operational efficiency

Manage expenses in collaboration with Bond Managers and maintain strong relationships with key brokers and agency partners to strengthen sales and underwriting performance

Qualification

Surety underwritingStrategic planningLeadership skillsBranch managementRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of eight (8) years of direct experience in the surety industry, with a strong background in contract surety underwriting — this is a core requirement for this role

Proven leadership and strategic planning skills, with demonstrated success in leading underwriting teams

Strong relationship-building skills with brokers, agencies, and internal stakeholders