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Crum & Forster, part of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, is an admitted property and casualty insurance company that's been A-rated by A.M. Best. As an emplo
Underwriter - S & S Excess/Umbrella Wholesale
Location
New York + 2 moreAll locations: New York | New Jersey | Pennsylvania
Posted
94 days ago
Salary
$53.2K - $100K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Underwriter - S & S Excess/Umbrella Wholesale
Crum & Forster
Role Description The Excess Casualty Underwriter will review and analyze underwriting data in order to determine if risks meet underwriting standards for Crum & Forster’s Umbrella/Excess suite of products. This role is to be in our Northeast territory (preferably in the New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania area) with potential for hybrid Office/Remote capabilities. - Underwrite XS Casualty accounts via the wholesale channel – preparing quotes & binders for new and renewal business. - Provide customer service to existing accounts & broker relationships. - Market, sell and promote company products and programs to wholesale brokers. - Assist in developing annual business plans, analyze and evaluate results for assigned producers. - Attain premium, hit ratio and profitability goals as assigned. - Keep abreast of industry market trends, competition, products and distribution systems. Qualifications - College degree or equivalent preferred and CPCU designation a plus. - At least 2-5 years of combined experience in either underwriting or brokering of Commercial Umbrella/Excess Casualty business. - Strong relationships with wholesale casualty brokers in the Northeast/Boston. - Excellent problem solving & decision making skills. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to work independently on your own book of business but also be a team player within the Surplus & Specialty division. - Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize various tasks as appropriate in a fast paced underwriting environment. - Solid customer service and relationship building skills. - Demonstrated desire and commitment to continually learn, accept new challenges, and strive for personal improvement/growth utilizing internal and external continuing education avenues. - Ability to learn and use proprietary software and various computer systems and stay current with operational changes. - Travel as necessary to broker marketing visits and corporate meetings/seminars. - Will abide by departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with C&F's risk management controls. 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. Our Wellness programs focus on your family’s complete wellness, including your physical and mental wellbeing. - A core C&F principle is that you manage your career. To support your development, we have a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry related certifications and professional training available to you. - A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment. - A spirit of social responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee driven corporate giving.
Job Requirements
- College degree or equivalent preferred and CPCU designation a plus.
- At least 2-5 years of combined experience in either underwriting or brokering of Commercial Umbrella/Excess Casualty business.
- Strong relationships with wholesale casualty brokers in the Northeast/Boston.
- Excellent problem solving & decision making skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently on your own book of business but also be a team player within the Surplus & Specialty division.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize various tasks as appropriate in a fast paced underwriting environment.
- Solid customer service and relationship building skills.
- Demonstrated desire and commitment to continually learn, accept new challenges, and strive for personal improvement/growth utilizing internal and external continuing education avenues.
- Ability to learn and use proprietary software and various computer systems and stay current with operational changes.
- Travel as necessary to broker marketing visits and corporate meetings/seminars.
- Will abide by departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with C&F's risk management controls.
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. Our Wellness programs focus on your family’s complete wellness, including your physical and mental wellbeing.
- A core C&F principle is that you manage your career. To support your development, we have a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry related certifications and professional training available to you.
- A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment.
- A spirit of social responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee driven corporate giving.
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