AVP, S&S Small Business Team

Crum & Forster • Richardson, TX

1d • $110,600 - $208,000 • Remote

About The Position

As an experienced Excess underwriter, you will be responsible for leading a dedicated team of Excess 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 Excess team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 10+ years of underwriting experience, small business through various classes preferred.
• Possesses strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business and manage a renewal book.
• Proficient 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide input into the development of strategic annual department planning activities.
• Implements strategy to drive profitability, retention, and written premium goals of the department in conjunction with the Vice President and/or Senior Vice President.
• Maintains awareness of market trends and identifies emerging threats to the department.
• Meet profitability, retention, and written premium goals determined by the department.
• Makes independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority and maintains proper file documentation.
• Assist in developing annual business goals for assigned wholesale brokers.
• Responsible for analyzing results and maintaining accountability of wholesale broker partners within the department.
• Has an in-depth knowledge of department products and services
• Drives training, initiatives and projects.
• Can clearly articulate the department’s value proposition
• Participates in training and initiatives to develop knowledge base.
• Will be a team lead of a small group of UW’s.
• May participate in projects.
• Travel required.
• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees