Commercial Surety - Underwriting Performance Director Surety (Remote/Hybrid)

Position Overview

The Underwriting Director, Commercial Surety drives and supports underwriting excellence for designated areas or assigned territories with greater autonomy, managing account and portfolio underwriting, developing strategies, and providing technical expertise and support to local teams and leadership.

Technical & Professional Expertise

• Advanced knowledge of Commercial Surety underwriting principles, practices, and risk assessment
• Strong understanding of portfolio management, performance monitoring, and underwriting controls
• Awareness of market trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory requirements
• Able to evaluate complex risks and apply sound underwriting judgment
• Experience leveraging underwriting systems, data, and analytics to drive decision-making

What You Need to Apply

• 10+ years of underwriting experience in Commercial Surety
• Demonstrated success in leading underwriting strategy, portfolio oversight, or underwriting excellence initiatives
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience, with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and execution skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across functions
• Advanced proficiency with underwriting tools, systems, and analytical platforms

Career Development

We encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you to be successful and fulfilled.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDEOn-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
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