What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Surety position at Lawley Insurance?
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This is a consultative and strategic position in Lawley’s significant surety operation, supporting Principals and Producers / Sales Consultants with the professional handling of surety business. Ideal candidate would reside in New York State, and have the ability to travel with limited notice for in-person client meetings. Lawley is a family-owned organization with strong core values and an emphasis on work / life balance. We offer competitive health benefits, hybrid flexibility, paid parking, generous PTO and holiday time, and the ability to grow with the organization! If you are an experienced Surety professional and want to join one of the best places to work in insurance, please consider applying today!
Fun damental Components of the Job :
- Independently oversees an established contract and commercial surety book of business. Analyzes, strategies, and supports clients that are both influential and have substantial financial impact to the agency.
- Provides vision and oversight for the Bond department, and is a resource on prequalification of Surety accounts and prospects for quality of risk. Develop strategies and actionable recommendations to qualify accounts for bonding and increase capacity.
- Engage, manage, and promote Surety carrier relations.
- Has established business relationships with major surety carriers and underwriters in local markets.
- Ability to develop and bring in additional (new) surety relationships for both carrier and prospect customers, accountable for client retention.
- Demonstrated relationship-building skills in the Surety industry with the ability to present, advise, and guide as a trusted member of clients’ crucial business teams.
- Attend industry events, seminars, and workshops to stay informed about market changes and new products and services.
- Functions as a resource for the Surety / Bond team, and for other divisions, departments, and services.
- Collaborates with Surety Service Team Lead on day-to-day service team initiatives, goals, and performance of service team members.
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Skills / Traits That We Value for This Role :
What’s in It for You?
Why Lawley?
The compensation range for this position takes many factors into consideration including but not limited to : years of experience / training, skill set, and licenses / designations. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for a position as circumstances and location can vary in every hiring situation. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $117,815.48 to $196,359.13.
About Lawley Insurance :
The Lawley MissionLawley is a dynamic, independent regional firm of insurance professionals specializing in property and casualty, employee benefits and risk management consulting. We protect assets and minimize risk to help our customers avoid financial hardship. We strive to be the partner of choice for customers, insurance carriers and employees looking for long-term relationships built on a foundation of trust.We would love to welcome you to our Lawley Family! Take a look at our careers page to get more information on our current openings : https : / / www.lawleyinsurance.com / career-opportunities /
Salary : $117,815 - $196,359
