[Hiring] AVP, Underwriting Manager - Construction General Liability @Crum & Forster

Role Description

Our Surplus & Specialty Lines (S&S) Division develops customized coverage solutions for complex exposures, difficult-to-insure risks and niche segments of the market. S&S has over 850 employees (including more than 250 based in India), 10+ locations in the United States and 2 locations in India. Our product reach includes Sharing Economy, Environmental, Energy, Transportation, Construction, Excess & Umbrella, Primary Special Risk, Security, and other industry segments. S&S is the second largest division within C&F at over $1.5 billion in annual gross written premium.

As an experienced Construction General Liability underwriter and manager, you will be responsible for leading a dedicated team of East coast underwriters along with the review and analysis of underwriting data to build and maintain a profitable book of construction business. You will manage wholesale broker relationships through continued customer service and marketing activities, working independently under limited supervision, and will actively contribute to the development and execution of functional strategy and the operational direction of the East coast General Liability team.

This is a fully remote opportunity but candidate needs to reside along the East coast.

What you will do for C&F:

• Provide input into the development of strategic annual department planning activities.
• Implement strategy to drive profitability, retention, and written premium goals of the department in conjunction with the Vice President and/or Senior Vice President.
• Lead a team of Underwriters.
• Maintain awareness of market trends and identify emerging threats to the department.
• Meet profitability, retention, and written premium goals determined by the department.
• Make independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority and maintain proper file documentation.
• Assist in developing annual business goals for assigned wholesale brokers.
• Analyze results and maintain accountability of wholesale broker partners within the department.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of department products and services.
• Drive training, initiatives and projects.
• Clearly articulate the department’s value proposition.
• Participate in training and initiatives to develop knowledge base.
• May participate in projects.
• Travel required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 10+ years of underwriting experience preferred.
• Possesses strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business and manage a renewal book.
• Proficiency in software needed to succeed in department.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Possesses or is pursuing underwriting and industry designations applicable to area of specialization.
• Ability to lead and direct a small to medium sized team of underwriters.

Benefits

• 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, focused on your whole family’s wellness.
• Opportunities for career development, including tuition reimbursement and professional training.
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment.
• Encouragement of social and community responsibility through matching donation programs and volunteer opportunities.