Bond Manager - Midwest

Old Republic Surety Company

$140K — $220K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years of experience in surety underwriting, with seven or more years preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership experience for mentoring underwriting professionals
  • Strong knowledge of contract surety and fidelity underwriting principles
  • Proven success in agency relationship management
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Surety Contract Underwriters
  • Set and achieve profit, production, and underwriting quality goals
  • Make key underwriting decisions to strengthen and grow the surety portfolio
  • Travel throughout the territory to meet agency partners and pursue new business
  • Represent the company at industry and trade events
  • Prepare budgets and manage expenses to monitor financial performance
  • Utilize CRM software for tracking agency activity and production data
  • Recruit, train, and develop talent while fostering a strong branch culture

Benefits

  • Eligibility for annual Performance Recognition Plan bonus program
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
  • 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing plan
  • Roth 401(k) options and 529 education savings plan
  • Employee referral bonus program
Full Job Description
Description

Bond Manager

Location: Midwest Region (Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota)

Old Republic Surety Company is seeking an experienced Bond Manager to lead and grow our Midwest-based surety operation. This is a hands-on leadership role for a proven surety professional who excels in underwriting, business development, and team leadership.
Duties That Make an Impact

As a Bond Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping both business performance and team success. Key responsibilities include:
  • 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

This role offers the opportunity to directly influence strategy, team development, and long-term growth.
Experience & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring:
  • 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
Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
  • Salary range: $140,000-$220,000, commensurate with experience
  • Eligibility for our annual Performance Recognition Plan bonus program
  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
  • Financial and retirement benefits:
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Profit-sharing plan
    • Roth 401(k) options
    • 529 education savings plan
  • Employee referral bonus program

Interested? Click 'apply' and follow some very simple steps to get your resume in front of the Talent Acquisition Team.

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