Senior Underwriter - Small Business Excess Team

Crum & Forster Company Overview

Crum & Forster (C&F), with a proud history dating to 1822, provides specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products through our admitted and surplus lines insurance companies. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A" (Excellent) by AM Best and is proud of our superior customer service platform. Our claims and risk engineering services are recognized as among the best in the industry.

Our most valuable asset is our people: more than 2000 employees in locations throughout the United States. The company is increasingly winning recognition as a great place to work, earning several workplace and wellness awards, including the 2024 Great Place to Work® Award for our employee-first focus and our steadfast commitment to diversity, equity and Inclusion.

C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings, a global, billion dollar organization.  For more information about Crum & Forster, please visit our website: www.cfins.com.

Job Description

Senior Underwriter Job Summary - remote location with preference in Midwest or East Coast

 

Summary

Responsible for review and analysis of underwriting data to build and maintain a profitable book of Excess business under direct supervision within the Small Business Construction department. Continues training and educational activities to build underwriting knowledge base.  Manages wholesale broker relationships through continued customer service and marketing activities. Collaborates with colleagues to achieve departmental goals.

 

Minimum

Duties & Responsibilities

• Works with manager/mentor to meet profitability, retention, and written premium goals determined by the department.
• Builds skills to make independent underwriting decisions and maintain proper file documentation.
• Works within assigned letter of authority.
• Develops knowledge of department products and services.
• Gain analytical and strategic decision making skills by working closely with mentor.
• Participates in training and initiatives to develop knowledge base.
• May participate in projects.
• Effectively displays ability to build and foster agency relationships through marketing activities.
• Manages assigned territory, agents and accounts.
• Travel required.  Expected to be less than 20%.
• Other duties as assigned.

Recommended Education & Skill Requirements 

·         Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of underwriting experience or equivalent training program required.

·         Pursuing or having insurance industry designations such as  AINS, CPCU, CRIS, etc. a plus.

·         Possesses strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business and manage a renewal book.

·         Proficient in software needed to succeed in department.

·         Strong organizational and time management skills.

 

What C&F will bring to you

At C&F you will BELONG

 

We value inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

 

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Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws.  Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $61,600 to a maximum of $115,700. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.