What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surety Director position at SolomonEdwards?
Job Title: Surety Director
Location: Cleveland, OH (REMOTE)
Compensation: $225,000k - $280,000k bonus excellent benefits/equity
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Surety Director with a strong background in servicing clients, working closely with underwriters, and providing a high level of customer service daily. As the Surety Director, you will be responsible for managing contract and commercial surety program while looking to drive in new business to help grow the division. You’ll be working with numerous growth leaders within the organization while working towards driving in new organic revenue and continually improving department standards.
If interested, please send resume to sschneider@solomonedwards.com – All resumes will be held confidentially and nothing will be shared with anyone without your consent and approval.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the main point of contact for assigned surety clients, ensuring proactive communication and long-term relationship development.
- Develop strategic operating plan for the Surety practice, aligning goals with company priorities and profitability targets.
- Drive in organic revenue through thoughtful prospecting.
- Conduct regular stewardship meetings to review bond programs, financial updates, market conditions, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Establish service standards, best practices, workflows, KPIs, and champion process improvement and technology adoption
- Understand client operations, financial performance, and strategic goals to provide tailored surety recommendations.
- Recruit, train, coach, mentor, and evaluate team members.
- Attend company sponsored seminars and educational activities necessary to maintain product knowledge and underwriting expertise.
- Maintain accurate documentation in agency systems (e.g., EPIC, Tinubu/SurePath).
Qualifications:
- 10 years’ experience in surety or construction-related financial services (agency, carrier, brokerage, or contractor finance)
- Knowledge and skills in effective use of account management systems Tinubu (SurePath) and EPIC
- Strong sales and financial acumen (P&L management); strategic thinking with agility to pivot priorities.
- Professional insurance designation (AFSB, CPCU, ARM) strongly preferred
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Professional development support and continuing education reimbursement
The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, location and skill set of the individual selected for this position.
SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.
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Salary : $225,000 - $280,000