Commercial Surety Underwriting Director

JCW is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading carrier for a Commercial Surety Underwriting Director to join their Bond Division. This organization is a highly respected name in the surety market with a strong track record of performance and growth. The role sits at the home office level with strong visibility across the business, combining strategic oversight with collaboration and travel, focused on guiding underwriting decisions, monitoring portfolio performance, and driving growth across the commercial surety platform.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee underwriting operations and portfolio performance, including risk quality, volume, and profitabilityDevelop and execute underwriting strategy while enhancing workflows, guidelines, and overall efficiencyLead and develop a small team of underwriters, while partnering with senior leadership to drive growth and performanceQualifications10+ years of commercial or contract surety underwriting experience3+ years of management or team leadership experienceLocation: Northern New Jersey (Hybrid)If you're interested, please apply directly or email your resume to jacob.fried@jcwgroup.com