Core Specialty
Specialty insurer underwriting property, casualty, marine.
Assistant Vice President, Commercial Surety
More locations: Georgia, USA | Tennessee, USA | North Carolina, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA
Remote candidates must be based in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Georgia.
About the job
- Strong surety bond product knowledge and experience working with surety account management systems for complex commercial surety accounts.
- Experience developing and managing a book of business and meeting profitability objectives.
- Ability to develop and execute a strategic business plan, expand the surety portfolio, and maintain P/L responsibility for the region.
- Knowledge of underwriting guidelines, regulatory guidelines, company policies, surety principles, financial risk assessment, and bond forms.
- Strong analytical, quantitative analysis, and decision-making skills for assessing complex risks and providing solutions.
- Leadership and team management abilities focused on coaching, development, and performance management.
- Proficiency in underwriting software systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe.
- Ability to present and negotiate complex agreements with brokers.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and perform quality work within deadlines.
- Willingness to travel up to 40%.
- At least 10 years of underwriting experience within the surety industry.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
- Drive profitable growth through strategic agency relationships and market development.
- Build and grow strategic relationships and identify new business opportunities within the region.
- Build out and guide a team of underwriters.
- Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines, regulatory guidelines, and company policies.
- Build and maintain relationships with key business partners to support business growth and retention.
- Collaborate with agents, brokers, and internal stakeholders to address underwriting inquiries and resolve issues.
- Implement underwriting best practices and process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews to maintain underwriting accuracy and consistency.
- Advanced degree or professional certifications such as AFSB or CPCU.
- At least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial position.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships and managing stakeholder expectations.
About the company
Core Specialty provides property, casualty, and marine insurance for small- to mid-sized businesses. It underwrites specialized commercial policies, tailoring coverage to clients’ risk profiles to support their risk management strategies. The product works by underwriting and issuing policies in its specialty lines, earning revenue from premiums and claims management. The company differentiates itself through its focus on the specialty insurance market and its emphasis on tailored underwriting for commercial risks, aiming to grow to a leading position in the specialty sector. Its goal is to be a top provider in specialty property, casualty, and marine insurance and to be a key partner for businesses looking to manage risk.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Cincinnati, Ohio
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Aviation & Aerospace adds specialty depth and new premium sources after LAU integration in 2025.
- Stable AM Best outlook supports broker confidence and policyholder retention through 2026.
- Core Specialty keeps buying niche businesses, strengthening distribution and underwriting scale quickly.
What critics are saying
- Eagen v. Core Specialty survived dismissal on hostile-work-environment and retaliation claims in March 2026.
- The June 2026 dual-track IPO chatter signals pressure for liquidity and exit timing.
- Leadership churn across chairman, CFO, and general counsel roles strains execution during expansion.
What makes Core Specialty unique
- Core Specialty scaled to 18 specialty units after acquiring London Aviation Underwriters in January 2025.
- Jeff Consolino, founder and CEO, became executive chairman on May 28, 2026.
- AM Best affirmed A ratings for Core Specialty members on October 9, 2025.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Plan
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -1%1 year growth
↓ -2%2 year growth
↑ 0%Core Specialty Insurance Holdings has announced changes to its Board of Directors. Ed Noonan has stepped down as Executive Chairman after serving since the company's 2020 recapitalisation. Jeff Consolino, the company's founder, president and CEO, has assumed the role of Executive Chairman effective immediately. The company has also appointed Bart van der Vlugt to its Board of Directors. Van der Vlugt is a principal at Sixth Street, which he joined in 2021, where he focuses on insurance sector investments including Sixth Street's partnership with Enstar Group Limited. Enstar, backed by Sixth Street-managed investment vehicles, provided Core Specialty with insurance companies and reinsurance agreements at the company's formation in 2020.
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