Regional Manager, Commercial Surety

IAT Insurance Group

Commercial Surety Regional Manager overseeing the Texas region for IAT Insurance Group's surety business. Responsible for growth, performance, and development of regional staff with a hybrid work model.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timePlano • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing commercial surety operations, with a focus on developing distribution relationships and achieving regional growth targets. Possesses strong leadership skills to coach and develop underwriters while ensuring compliance with high ethical standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Surety ExperienceRegional Business ManagementUnderwriting Training DevelopmentBudget Preparation and ManagementRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementUnderwritingPerformance ManagementStrategic PlanningMarket Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsEthical StandardsResponsiveness

Industry Keywords

Surety BusinessDistribution RelationshipsRegional Growth TargetsProfit CentersAgency Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the successful management of the commercial surety business in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas
Establish and implement short- and long-range regional goals and objectives
Manage the performance and development of regional staff
Prepare and present annual budget for Regional Office
Establish and manage department expenses and budget
Drive regional initiatives and business strategies
Coach, lead and develop underwriters and participate in underwriting training development
Manage the regional agency plant to ensure positive and profitable outcomes
Make timely and prudent decisions within submission timeframe
Establish and manage regional growth and business targets jointly with Chief Commercial Officer
Accountable for the profit centers’ underwriting and accurate documentation
Participate in industry functions to increase company visibility in the marketplace
Demonstrate superior responsiveness to agents and principals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
More than 10 years of experience in surety with experience building, developing, and expanding distribution relationships or equivalent
Significant commercial surety experience
Ability to respond promptly and effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to define problems, gather the facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to prioritize and organize
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be a sharp rigorous thinker with logical connections for others between market realities, goals, vision and strategy
Must possess high ethical standards and expect the same from others in the organization
Ability to establish and develop long‐standing relationships
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring VISA sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
Hybrid work environment
Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
College Loan Assistance Support Plan
Educational Assistance Program
Mentorship Program
Dress for Your Day Policy