Associate Underwriter, C&F Stop Loss

Crum & Forster • Phoenix, AZ

8h

About The Position

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+"(Superior) 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. Since 2000, Crum & Forster’s Accident & Health division (A&H) 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 qualities and capabilities of Crum & Forster Accident & Health demonstrate our philosophy of building meaningful, long-term partnerships and our dedication to providing alternative strategies in an ever-changing insurance market. 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. Our diversified business model includes program partnerships as well as direct sales in Employer Stop Loss. At year-end 2025, the MBU recorded over $1B in gross premium written. This is a unique opportunity to work with a high-quality team of leaders and benefit from the security and stability of a large organization while maintaining a nimble and responsive approach to business. The Associate Underwriter will develop skills for managing the pricing for a small block of Stop Loss business. They will also assist more senior staff with case set up and making sure the correct reporting is received.

Requirements

• Attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills
• Effective relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Service and sales orientation
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task with an emphasis on quality and customer service
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 1+ years of related work experience in underwriting and/or sales preferred
• Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel multiple times per year to develop relationships

Nice To Haves

• Industry designations applicable to area of specialization a plus
• Experience in Employer Stop Loss a plus
• Knowledge of Connexure a plus

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding and proper use of underwriting tools
• Apply underwriting rules, risk management principles and regulations to ensure compliance with all currently applicable corporate requirements and state and federal legislation
• Develop awareness of market trends, products, market participants and competitive practices
• Assist with analyzing results and maintaining accountability of agency partners within the department
• Manage assigned workload for set up to meet productivity and timely service goals
• Assess the information provided to develop sound Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss pricing recommendations for both prospective and in-force Employer Stop Loss accounts using multiple tools according to underwriting guidelines
• Participate in the sales process by working with more senior staff and the sales team to formulate successful strategy
• Begin developing strategic relationships with sales, brokers, third-party administrators (TPAs), and other external and internal partners
• Screen large claims data prior to sending for nurse review with assistance from more senior staff
• Develop ability to identify drivers of medical expenses in new and renewal cases
• Coordinate with Operations or Management on providing documentation in compliance with Underwriting policies and procedures for Audit
• Other duties as assigned

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees