Surety Director

About EPIC

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry. EPIC is looking for capable, committed people who share common beliefs and values and "bring it" every day. Headquartered in New York City and founded in 2007, the company has over 4,000 employees nationwide.

Core values: Owner mindset, Inspire trust, Think big, and Drive results.

Job Overview:

A Surety Director oversees the issuance and management of contract and commercial surety bonds, ensuring portfolio profitability and driving business development. Core responsibilities typically include risk assessment, agency relationship management, and strategic market growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze performance of the portfolio and individual account performance, and develop action to drive profitable growth based on the analysis.
• Review and approve complex underwriting decisions and high-authority bond requests in compliance with corporate risk appetite.
• Monitor risk selection, pricing choices, and contract/commercial surety program results.
• Manage department workflow, set performance metrics, and direct staff development.
• Formulate regional or national territory sales plans to hit top- and bottom-line financial objectives.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with key agents, brokers, and construction or corporate clients.
• Represent the firm in professional networks and industry associations such as the NASBP or CFMA.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, business, risk management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 to 10 years of progressive surety and portfolio management experience, including leadership history.
• Licenses & Designations: Active Property and Casualty (P&C) license and professional credentials such as the Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB) preferred.
• Skills: Advanced financial statement and credit analysis, expert knowledge of contract/commercial surety markets, and strong sales & negotiation abilities.

Compensation:

Exempt: The base salary range for this position is $175,000 – $200,000. This range represents the employer's good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting.

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, training, certifications, education, internal equity, and market data. This role may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Why EPIC:

• Generous paid time off, including managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees and 12 company-observed paid holidays.
• Generous leave options: paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave.
• Employee referral bonus of $1,500 per hired referral.
• Employee recognition programs and awards.
• Employee Resource Groups, including Women's Coalition and EPIC Veterans Group.
• Professional growth and development: Mentorship Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and Leadership Development.
• Benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft & Fraud Protection, Legal Planning, Family Planning, Menopause & Midlife Support, 401(k) matching, medical, dental, vision insurance, and wellness & employee assistance programs.
• 50/50 work culture between producers and the rest of the business.
• EPIC Gives Back through Donation Connection, Employee Assistance Fund, and People First Foundation.

EPIC embraces diversity in all its forms and is committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected, and heard.