[Hiring] AVP, Captive & Specialty ESL Underwriting @Crum & Forster

Role Description

This is a remote role.

The Accident & Health Division (A&H), established in 2000, has offered a diverse portfolio of specialty insurance and reinsurance products nationwide. We place a strong focus on product development and creative distribution methods, along with excellent client service and support.

In addition to our robust domestic portfolio, which spans both special risk and medical solutions, A&H works on an international basis through various partnerships. Our global capabilities provide our partners with even broader flexibility in underwriting solutions.

The A&H MBU takes a full-spectrum approach to designing and servicing a robust slate of products tailored to needs in Employer Stop Loss & Excess Medical; and Ancillary, Life & Supplemental benefits.

This position is responsible for leading captive and specialty ESL underwriting and achieving profitable growth for the Crum & Forster Stop Loss (CFSL) team. Other responsibilities include:

• Portfolio management
• Advising on strategic development
• Coordinating accounts and projects with C&F Stop Loss and other shared services colleagues
• Leading and mentoring a team of underwriters
• Collaboration with colleagues to achieve divisional goals

What you will do:

• Evaluate portfolio performance based on profitability, retention, and growth metrics
• Champion information sharing and drive initiatives, efficiencies, and results
• Lead and motivate underwriting team to drive consistent underwriting with profitable results and sustained growth
• Implement strategy to drive profitability, retention, and written premium goals of the department
• Assist in developing annual business goals for assigned agents/producers
• Participate in the development of strategic annual planning
• Demonstrate understanding and proper use of underwriting tools
• Maintain underwriting rules, risk management principles, and regulations
• Provide feedback to Senior Management to develop Underwriting policies and procedures
• Maintain awareness of market trends, products, market participants, and competitive practices
• Manage direct reports' block renewal strategies
• Conduct underwriting team meetings, individual check-ins, and regular performance discussions
• Build a high-performance culture by developing sales-oriented, technically strong underwriters
• Drive performance excellence through goal setting, quality feedback, and performance appraisals
• Create a working environment where productivity can be sustained and accomplished
• Role model the A&H culture, values, and C&F core competencies

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of ESL and ESL Underwriting with a focus on captives and specialty arrangements
• Advanced knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, state and federal filing regulations and guidelines
• High level of communication and analytical skills
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an Accredited institution or equivalent experience
• Industry designations applicable to area of specialization a plus
• 10+ years of related work experience in underwriting
• Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Connexure a plus
• Experience underwriting captives and/or specialty employer stop loss a plus
• Travel required

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive compensation package
• Generous 401K employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision
• Tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications, and professional training available
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun, and exciting work environment
• A spirit of social responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities