AVP, Underwriting Manager - Construction General Liability, Remote
About The Position
Crum & Forster’s Surplus & Specialty Lines Division develops customized coverage solutions for complex exposures, difficult-to-insure risks, and niche market segments. The division serves areas including construction, environmental, energy, transportation, excess and umbrella, and other specialty segments. The AVP, Underwriting Manager is an experienced Construction General Liability underwriter and manager who leads a dedicated team of East Coast underwriters. The position reviews and analyzes underwriting data to build and maintain a profitable book of construction business, manages wholesale broker relationships through customer service and marketing activities, and contributes to the development and execution of functional strategy and operational direction for the East Coast General Liability team. The role operates independently under limited supervision. This is a fully remote opportunity, but the candidate must reside along the East Coast. Travel is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- 10+ years of underwriting experience preferred.
- Strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business and manage a renewal book.
- Proficiency in software needed to succeed in the department.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Possesses or is pursuing underwriting and industry designations applicable to the area of specialization.
- Ability to lead and direct a small to medium-sized team of underwriters.
- Must reside along the East Coast.
Nice To Haves
- Underwriting and industry designations applicable to the area of specialization, either already held or in progress.
Responsibilities
- Provide input into strategic annual department planning activities.
- Implement strategy to drive departmental profitability, retention, and written premium goals in conjunction with the Vice President and/or Senior Vice President.
- Lead a team of underwriters.
- Monitor market trends and identify emerging threats to the department.
- Meet departmental profitability, retention, and written premium goals.
- Make independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority and maintain proper file documentation.
- Assist in developing annual business goals for assigned wholesale brokers.
- Analyze results and maintain accountability of wholesale broker partners within the department.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of department products and services.
- Drive training, initiatives, and projects.
- Clearly articulate the department’s value proposition.
- Participate in training and initiatives to develop knowledge.
- Travel as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Generous 401(k) employer match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching.
- Generous paid time off.
- Benefits supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications, and professional training.
- Discretionary equity-based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs may be available.
- Matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
