[Hiring] Senior/Executive Underwriter @Crum & Forster

Role Description

C&F’s Commercial Lines division delivers specialized insurance solutions for mid-sized and large businesses across a broad range of commercial exposures, management liabilities, and industry segments.

• Our portfolio includes tailored coverage solutions for:
  • General Liability
  • Commercial Auto
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Property
  • Excess Liability
  • Financial Lines products such as:
    • Management Liability
    • Professional Liability
    • Cyber
    • Crime
    • Fidelity
• With more than 700 employees across the United States, Commercial Lines combines deep underwriting expertise, disciplined risk selection, and the strength of C&F’s national platform.
• We work closely with our customers and distribution partners to provide responsive service, thoughtful risk solutions, and the confidence to navigate complex business challenges.

Senior/Executive Underwriter Job Summary - Remote position anywhere in Continental US.

The Middle Market Solutions department at Crum & Forster is looking to scale growth and achieve larger market share in the P&C space. We are seeking an experienced underwriter with market facing background and an entrepreneurial spirit to join our quest for the next level of profitable growth.

• This role will work cohesively with regional management teams to underwrite complex casualty opportunities generated out of the various regions.
• The individual will be a team player working collaboratively with regional production underwriters to build our large complex casualty book.
• They will review and analyze underwriting data to select superior risks and build/maintain a profitable book of business with target broker shops.
• Develop and manage agency relationships through superior customer service and innovation.
• Collaborate with colleagues and maintain strong relationships internally and externally to achieve book profitability and growth goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 6+ years of underwriting experience.
• Strong technical casualty lines underwriting expertise.
• Knowledge of alternate rating tools a plus.
• Strong market facing experience.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial spirit with a flexible, dynamic approach to business.
• Strong underwriting knowledge of General Liability, Automobile, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Knowledge of all LOBs within Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale, Real Estate, and other general industry risks.
• Strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business and manage a renewal book.
• Proficient in software needed to succeed in the department.
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with territory specific broker relationships.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Possesses or is pursuing underwriting and industry designations applicable to area of specialization.

Requirements

• Will be the complex casualty contact for the regional brokers and tasked with working directly with regional managers and regional production underwriters.
• Responsible for achieving the large casualty broker goal, exhibiting close collaboration with assigned regional production underwriter.
• Meet profitability, retention, and written premium goals determined by the department.
• Ability to work on accounts with collateral and understands both guaranteed cost and deductible/self-insured retention structures.
• Strong attention to detail and a strong mix of analytical and people skills.
• Make independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority and maintain proper file documentation.
• Underwrite Auto, General Liability, Workers Compensation, and Excess lines of business for a variety of complex Middle Market risks.
• Actively seek out large business growth opportunities with regional brokers.
• Participate in training and initiatives to develop knowledge base. May participate in projects.
• Travel may be required on occasion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• At C&F you will BELONG. We value inclusivity and diversity.
• 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, focusing on complete wellness.
• 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, and an employee-driven corporate giving.