AVP, Seneca Specialty Package NYBO

Crum & Forster•Morristown, NJ

14d•$223•Hybrid

About The Position

Assistant Vice President, Underwriting Manager – Seneca Specialty Package This is a hybrid position in either our Morristown NJ or Uniondale NY offices. Summary: Directly manages a team of underwriters within Seneca’s New York City Branch Office. Collaborates with Senior Underwriting Leadership Team to determine, create, and implement underwriting tactics. Is accountable for personnel, performance appraisals, new business acquisition, and profit & loss. Key contributor in budgeting, marketing, underwriting, training and administration functions. Maintains customer service through optimizing the effectiveness of current organizational processes and procedures. Establishes and sustains important agency connections via ongoing marketing and customer support initiatives. This position requires a great deal of underwriting acumen and relationship management skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of P&C underwriting experience
Possesses strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business and manage overall relationships
Proficient in software needed to succeed
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Will abide by branch policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with Seneca’s risk control procedures
Knowledge of commercial insurance products

Responsibilities

Directly manages a team of NYC Seneca underwriters and underwriting assistants
Lines of business managed include: primary property, general liability, H&NO auto, umbrella
Meets profitability, retention, and written premium goals determined by the branch
Makes independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority.
Handles and elevates team referrals as appropriate
Conducts monthly underwriting audits for team members
Develops annual financial, operational, marketing, and developmental goals for each team member, and supports team in achieving goals
Coaches and develops team members by providing regular feedback and coordinating training and career development opportunities
Holds underwriters accountable for job functions
Reviews and completes management reports
Analyzes broker profitability and manages broker base
Has an in-depth knowledge of branch’s products and services
Can clearly articulate Seneca’s value proposition and underwriting appetite
Participates in training and initiatives to develop knowledge base
May participate in projects
Travel – up to 20%
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.