Commercial Surety Regional Manager

- The Commercial Surety Regional Manager is responsible for the underwriting, marketing, production, profitability, and overall management of a regional Commercial Surety portfolio. This position serves as the senior underwriting leader for the assigned territory and is accountable for achieving premium growth, underwriting profitability, agency development, and portfolio management objectives. The Regional Manager will develop and maintain strong relationships with agents, brokers, principals, indemnitors, and other business partners while exercising significant underwriting authority and ensuring compliance with company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite. The position is highly market-facing and focused on profitable business development, agency management, and underwriting execution. Will consider qualified, remote candidates in Texas or Louisiana. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Underwriting Leadership Serve as lead underwriter for the assigned territory. Analyze, evaluate, and approve commercial surety submissions within delegated authority. Review and assess financial statements, interim financial reports, work-in-progress schedules, bank agreements, credit reports, tax returns, and other underwriting information. Structure and negotiate underwriting terms, collateral requirements, indemnity agreements, and other risk mitigation measures. Determine appropriate capacity, pricing, and terms for new and renewal business. Monitor portfolio performance and take cor