Commercial Surety Assistant Vice President

Location: Cincinnati, OH; hybrid. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Travel up to 40%.

Salary: Competitive salary.

Company

hirify.global provides specialty insurance products and supports professional development and career advancement.

What you will do

• Develop, supervise, coach, and guide a team of commercial surety underwriters and support staff.
• Build and manage a profitable regional book of commercial surety business.
• Develop strategic agency, broker, and business partner relationships to expand and retain the surety portfolio.
• Create and execute a regional business plan while maintaining P/L responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Implement underwriting best practices, process improvements, and quality assurance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Typically 10+ years of underwriting experience in the surety industry.
• At least 5 years of supervisory or managerial experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surety principles, financial risk assessment, bond forms, and commercial surety products.
• Analytical, quantitative, communication, negotiation, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• U.S. work authorization is required; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree or professional certification such as AFSB or CPCU.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Company-matched 401(k) plan with a 100% match on up to a 6% contribution.
• Employee Assistance Plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and wellness program.