AVP, Contract Surety Manager – Southeast Region

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AVP, Contract Surety Manager overseeing Surety portfolio within the East Region for Allianz Trade North America. Responsible for underwriting, broker relations, and mentoring junior underwriters.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Surety underwriting and marketing, with a strong focus on developing profitable broker relationships and executing strategic business plans. Possesses a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence technologies to enhance business processes.

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Surety UnderwritingBroker Relationship DevelopmentStrategic Business PlanningEntrepreneurial Skill SetArtificial Intelligence Awareness

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Hard Skills

Surety ExpertiseUnderwriting ProfitabilityBusiness DevelopmentMarket AnalysisPortfolio Management

Soft Skills

MentoringTrainingCommunicationGoal AchievementRelationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

4-Year College Degree

Industry Keywords

Surety PortfolioAllianz TradeEast RegionU.S. MarketBroker Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible and accountable for the marketing and underwriting of the assigned Surety portfolio within the East Region for the Allianz Trade North America Surety Team.
Maintain existing broker relationships, recommending new broker relationships.
Effectively market Surety's capabilities.
Underwrite profitable business in the US and assist in mentoring, training and developing junior underwriters.
Execute on the established strategic business plan to maintain and expand Allianz Trade’s Surety business in the United States.
Develop and underwrite a profitable portfolio of Surety business through active engagement with existing and new broker relationships.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 7 plus years industry experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in surety in the U.S. in your local market.
Entrepreneurial skill set to establish and achieve goals and objectives.
Established track record developing business with brokers.
4-year college degree with emphasis in business, economics, or finance.
Looking for candidates that possess a basic awareness of Artificial Intelligence technologies and are enthusiastic about learning and integrating AI into everyday business processes.

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