Bond Manager - St Louis

About the role

Old Republic Surety Company is seeking an experienced Bond Manager to lead and grow their St Louis based surety operation.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of Surety Contract Underwriters and future Associate Underwriters

• Setting and achieving profit, production, and underwriting quality goals

• Making key underwriting decisions that strengthen and grow the surety portfolio

• Traveling throughout the territory to meet with agency partners, pursue new business, and strengthen relationships

• Representing Old Republic Surety Company at industry and trade events

• Preparing budgets, managing expenses, and monitoring branch financial performance

• Utilizing CRM software to track agency activity, marketing initiatives, and production data

• Recruiting, training, and developing talent while cultivating a strong branch culture aligned with company values

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of experience in surety underwriting, marketing, and production (seven or more years strongly preferred)

• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop underwriting professionals

• Strong knowledge of contract surety and fidelity underwriting principles

• Proven success in agency relationship management and business development

• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills