Branch Manager, Contract Surety

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.

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. 

Requirements:

• 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%

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Just as we are committed to creating exceptional value for our Partners For Success® agencies and policyholders, Amerisure also remains committed to being an employer of choice. We reinforce this commitment by adhering to an Employee Value Proposition that, in part, is provided through a competitive total rewards package. This package includes competitive base pay, performance-based incentive pay, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing, and generous paid time off programs. We also offer flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. 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.

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Amerisure provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Amerisure complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations where the company operates.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.   Amerisure prohibits harassment or discrimination of any kind and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. Amerisure prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports discrimination, participates in an investigation, or opposes unlawful practices. Any improper interference with an employee’s ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.