RVP Contract Surety – East Region

Minor Hotels Europe and Americas

. Directly responsible and accountable for the marketing and underwriting of the Surety portfolio .

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $240,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly responsible and accountable for the marketing and underwriting of the Surety portfolio
Responsible for establishing strong broker relationships
Building and managing a team of regional surety underwriters
Effectively marketing surety's capabilities
Underwriting profitable business within the US
Developing and executing a strategic business plan to expand business in the United States
Developing and underwriting a profitable portfolio of Surety business through engagement in the Surety marketplace
Documenting all decisions and recommendations in a consistent and transparent manner
Establishing and maintaining key relationships while building out a regional underwriting team
Conducting account and portfolio underwriting activities consistent with underwriting guidelines
Collaborating with colleagues across the Americas and internationally to leverage surety capabilities
Coordinating with Surety teams globally to ensure alignment on risk and underwriting issues
Actively participating in industry groups and local surety events

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree with emphasis in business, economics, or finance
7 years+ experience in industry experience
Entrepreneurial skill set to establish and achieve goals and objectives
Established track record developing business with brokers
Proven ability to underwrite and grow a Surety portfolio
Experience in the development and management of marketing plans, business plans and budgets
Knowledge of Surety distribution channels and experience in managing relationships with regional brokers
Recognized expertise in the underwriting of surety accounts and risks
Ability to work in a fast paced, service driven environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Annual bonus eligibility and/or commission structure opportunities
401(k) discretionary match of up to 6%
Flexible work schedules
Health and wellness benefits
Paid time off for vacation, illness, Birthday Day Off and Volunteer Day Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingbusiness developmentmarketing plansbusiness plansbudget managementportfolio managementrisk assessmentsurety underwritingaccount underwritingstrategic planning

Soft Skills

relationship buildingteam managementcollaborationentrepreneurial skillsgoal achievementcommunicationtransparencyservice orientationadaptabilityleadership