Senior/Executive Underwriter- Middle Market Solutions South Central
About The Position
Crum & Forster’s Commercial Lines division provides specialized insurance solutions for mid-sized and large businesses. The Middle Market Solutions department is expanding its geographic footprint and seeks an experienced, market-facing production underwriter to support profitable growth in an assigned territory. This fully remote role may be based anywhere in the Southeast or South Central U.S.; Chattanooga/Knoxville, Tennessee, and the Houston, Texas area are highly preferred. The role works with regional management to build the territory for the Middle Markets division and serves as a lead production underwriter and regional underwriting contact. The underwriter develops broker relationships and account pipelines, evaluates risks, and builds and maintains a profitable book of business. The position calls for an independent, entrepreneurial team player who supports growth and cross-selling, delivers strong service to agency partners, and works effectively in a solution-oriented, AI-assisted underwriting environment. Travel may be required, and a current driver’s license is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- At least 6 years of underwriting experience.
- Strong relationships with agencies in the assigned territories.
- Strong underwriting knowledge of Property, General Liability, Automobile, and Workers’ Compensation.
- Knowledge of lines of business within Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale, Real Estate, and other general industry risks.
- Strong communication and analytical skills for pursuing new business and managing a renewal book.
- Proficiency with software needed to succeed in the department.
- Knowledge and experience with broker relationships specific to the territory.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Current driver’s license, as travel may be required.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an entrepreneurial, team-based environment and embrace AI-assisted underwriting.
Nice To Haves
- Possesses or is pursuing underwriting and industry designations applicable to the area of specialization.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a lead underwriting contact for the regional territory and work directly with Regional Management.
- Lead regional broker planning, analysis, and development as the primary broker relationship contact for assigned brokers.
- Assist in developing annual business goals for assigned agents and producers; analyze results and maintain accountability of agency partners.
- Meet department profitability, retention, and written premium goals.
- Make independent underwriting decisions within the underwriting letter of authority and maintain appropriate file documentation.
- Underwrite Property, Auto, General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and Excess lines for a variety of Middle Market risks.
- Seek growth opportunities with assigned brokers.
- Represent the assigned Middle Market region at key industry functions and events.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of department products, services, and processes.
- Clearly communicate the department’s and company’s value proposition.
- Participate in training and initiatives to develop job knowledge and potentially participate in projects.
- Travel as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Collaborate with colleagues and internal and external partners to support profitability, growth, and cross-selling within Crum & Forster and Fairfax entities.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Generous 401(k) employer match.
- Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching.
- Generous paid time off.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Wellness programs supporting physical and mental wellbeing and family wellness.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Industry-related certifications and professional training.
- Discretionary equity (stock)-based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs may be available.
- Matching donation program and volunteer opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
