Hybrid Regional Vice President - Southwest chez Old Republic Surety Company

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for surety and a drive to lead a high-performing team? Old Republic Surety Company is seeking a Regional Vice President – Southwest to join our dynamic leadership team. This role oversees a growing and diverse region that now includes Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Kansas, Western Missouri, Texas, and Arkansas. This is a hybrid position that offers flexibility and work-life balance, and the selected candidate may reside in any of the states within the Southwest Region.

 

As the Regional Vice President, you will oversee the management of assigned branch offices, providing leadership and development to branch personnel. You will play a critical role in training and supervising direct reports, ensuring that our high standards of performance are met and exceeded. In addition, you will contribute to the selection of new team members, helping to build a strong and cohesive team. Your expertise in contract surety underwriting will be essential as you promote and uphold Old Republic Surety Company's underwriting standards, ensuring compliance and providing valuable input to Home Office regarding guidelines.

 

The Regional Vice President will also recommend authority levels and conditions for Bond Managers and Underwriters within the region, serving as the first line of contact for "over authority" submissions. You will work closely with branch leaders to coordinate and approve underwriting submissions within your authority limits, ensuring smooth operations and consistent decision-making. Your strategic insight will be invaluable in evaluating and executing annual business plans and budgets, aligning them with company objectives to drive profitability.

 

In this role, you will also focus on expense management, collaborating with Bond Managers to execute plans that meet budget goals. Your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key brokers and agency partners will be instrumental in driving sales and underwriting activities. As the Regional Vice President, your leadership will empower our teams to thrive, embodying our core values of being appreciative, committed, nimble, tenacious, balanced, generous, and fulfilled.

 

We are looking for a Regional Vice President with a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, and a minimum of eight years of relevant experience. Your proven track record in leadership, strategic planning, and surety underwriting will be key to your success in this role.

Old Republic Surety Company underwrites contract, fidelity, and commercial bonds, serviced through a network of more than 4,500 independent insurance agencies. Solutions provided include bid bonds, performance and payment bonds, and maintenance bonds for large, middle market and smaller growing contractors. ORSC consistently offers superior service and creative underwriting options in all 50 states.

 

ORSC partners with hard-working contractors and agents, supporting them with innovative and sometimes out-of-the-ordinary surety solutions. These long-term relationships endure because ORSC is a reliable surety advisor, committed to helping contractors achieve their goals by sharing expertise to analyze risk and recommend solutions that benefit all parties.

Old Republic Surety Company offers numerous opportunities for our employees to grow and prosper. We have a culture of growth from within and we support our employees’ pursuits in advancing their careers. We offer this in an open-door, collaborative workplace that encourages and rewards both teamwork and individual contributions. We want bright, passionate individuals who share our values and quest for success. To learn more about our company culture and our outstanding benefits, please visit our website.

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