Executive Underwriter - Contract Surety

Crum & Forster•San Francisco, CA

8h•Remote

About The Position

An Executive Underwriter is accountable for Contract Surety product underwriting that contributes to the achievement of the Contract Surety business plan including new business, renewal retention, pricing and profitability. This role reports to the Regional UW Director and will work closely to foster agency/broker relationships and develop a profitable book of business.

Requirements

A minimum of 8 years of contract surety experience is required.
Bachelor’s degree is required in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
Must have strong communication skills to build and leverage excellent customer relationships to successfully market products.
Sales mindset for creating and following through on pipeline opportunities that contribute to new business goals and budget objectives.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
An ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions.
A high energy, self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit.
Demonstrates solid time, organizational, and desk management skills.
Goal-oriented mind set, delivers on goals and objectives.
Microsoft Office experience and the ability to learn new applications a must.
Travel required and proof of valid driver license.

Responsibilities

Responsible for risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability within scope of authority and per divisional objectives.
Receives and analyzes submissions, assesses risk quality and determines terms in accordance with company guidelines.
Applies underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
Makes recommendations on risks over authority.
Enters, maintains and monitors accounts using underwriting, analysis, and desktop systems
Uses independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
Prepares effective internal and external communications on underwriting issues.
Develops a book of commercial surety business with select brokers/agents and maintains effective business relationships with external customers in order to attract and retain profitable business.
Visits producers and principals in order to retain existing accounts, survey exposures, build and maintain business relationships, and develop new opportunities in support of divisional objectives.
Coaches and guides less experienced underwriters.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements.
Competitive compensation package.
Company car provided
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.