Assistant Vice President, Commercial Surety

Ascot Group

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About The Position

Ascot Surety & Casualty Company is a US Treasury-listed surety carrier. Ascot
benefits from a Financial Strength Rating of A issued by A.M. Best.

The Assistant Vice President, Commercial Surety will be responsible for
supporting underwriting and marketing strategy in an assigned region. The
successful candidate will be responsible for regional production targets,
disciplined underwriting, and the development of productive distribution partner
relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
• A minimum of 8 years of experience underwriting, analyzing, and servicing complex commercial surety accounts
• Proven track record of establishing and developing distribution partner relationships
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Consistently embraces and promotes a culture of collaboration and the ability to effectively manage change
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, solid business judgment, and a passion for providing outstanding solutions to our business partners
• Commit to The Ascot Way: Embody The Ascot Way in their daily interaction with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meaningful contribution to production, disciplined regional underwriting, and distribution strategy
• Within authority limit, approve, decline, and price of risks
• Assists with the development and execution of segment strategies to contribute to budgeted results
• Accountable for accurate underwriting information and adherence to documentation standards
• Develop and leverage productive distribution partner relationships
• Proactively mentor and assist in the development of junior team members

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription coverage)
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Commuter Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid holidays
• annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state /local paid leave where required)
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary & Non-Primary Caregiver)
• Contributory Savings Plan (401k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees