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Surety Director

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: SolomonEdwards
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Risk Manager/Analyst, Program / Project Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 200000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

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  – 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.
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 (Sure Path) and EPIC.
  • Strong sales and financial acumen (P&L management); strategic thinking with agility to pivot priorities.
  • 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.

Solomon Edwards Group , 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.

Job Details
  • Seniority level:
    Director
  • Employment type:

    Full-time
  • Job function:
    Other
  • Industries:
    Staffing and Recruiting
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