Hiring: AVP, Contract Surety Company: Arch Insurance Group Inc. Location: Mississippi, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:34:10 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Portfolio Management About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in the Surety industry, with demonstrated expertise in underwriting and portfolio management. •Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB) designation preferred. Required Skills: •Gather and analyze information, applying appropriate underwriting techniques, necessary to make an accurate evaluation of credit quality & acceptability of risk. •Prepare and conduct marketing activities within assigned territory/agencies; manage producers within territory including premium collection. •Lead and oversee developing and managing a book of business, meeting/exceeding profitability objectives as set forth by management. This includes building and growing strategic relationships as well as finding opportunity for new business within the defined territory. •Meet with principal owners of the account to assess their general management acumen, past experience, work experience of key personnel, depth of organization and desired work objectives with branch manager’s involvement as needed. •Continuously monitor assigned accounts to ensure compliance with Arch standards and make/recommend appropriate corrective actions as needed. •Correspond with CPAs, bankers, lawyers, architects, subcontractors and engineers to secure additional underwriting detail, as needed, to assess risk on preliminary and ongoing basis. •Prepare underwriting submissions, making recommendations and/or decisions within established authority limits. Qualifications: •Strong leadership skills. •Strong oral and written communication skills. •Organization and prioritization to meet multiple demands and commitments. •Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles and the ability to demonstrate sound business judgment in evaluation of the financial condition, experience, credit history and character of contract accounts. •Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. •Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!