AVP, Contract Surety Manager – Central Region

Minor Hotels Europe and Americas

AVP, Contract Surety Manager responsible for marketing and underwriting of Surety portfolio at Allianz Trade. Building relationships and executing strategic business plans in North America.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $240,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Surety underwriting and portfolio management, with a strong focus on developing business relationships and executing strategic marketing plans. Proven ability to lead and build a regional underwriting team while collaborating across teams to enhance surety capabilities.

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Surety UnderwritingBusiness DevelopmentPortfolio ManagementBroker Relationship ManagementStrategic Marketing Planning

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Hard Skills

UnderwritingPortfolio ManagementBusiness PlanningMarketing Plan DevelopmentRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Entrepreneurial MindsetRelationship BuildingCollaborationDecision MakingCommunication

Industry Keywords

Surety PortfolioSurety Distribution ChannelsBrokersUnderwriting GuidelinesService Driven Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly responsible and accountable for the marketing and underwriting of the Surety portfolio for the Allianz Trade North America Surety team.
Developing and executing a strategic business plan in order to expand our business in the United States, mainly in the Central Region.
Developing and underwriting a profitable portfolio of Surety business through active engagement in the Surety marketplace with existing and new broker relationships.
Documenting of 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 in a manner consistent with underwriting guidelines and portfolio management requirements established by the company.
Collaborating with colleagues across the Americas and internationally to fully leverage surety capabilities and existing customer base.
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