Senior/Executive Underwriter - Large Property
About The Position
Crum & Forster’s Middle Market Solutions department is seeking an experienced property or package underwriter to help grow its large, complex property business. Based in the home office and working with regional management teams, regional production underwriters, and brokers, the underwriter will assess complex property opportunities, select appropriate risks, and build and maintain a profitable book of business. The role calls for strong knowledge of fire and catastrophe exposures relevant to Middle Market operations and locations, along with an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and solution-oriented approach. The underwriter will serve as the complex property contact for regional brokers and work closely with regional managers and production underwriters. The position is fully remote within the Continental United States. Occasional travel may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Six or more years of underwriting experience preferred.
- Strong technical property underwriting expertise.
- Strong understanding of catastrophe exposures, catastrophe deductibles, and catastrophe aggregations.
- Market-facing experience.
- Knowledge of property exposures in manufacturing, retail, wholesale, real estate, hospitality, and other general industries.
- Strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business and manage a renewal book.
- Proficiency in software needed to succeed in the department.
- Knowledge and experience managing territory-specific broker relationships.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Innovative and entrepreneurial spirit with a flexible, dynamic approach to business.
- Willingness to embrace an AI-assisted underwriting environment.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite complex property opportunities sourced by regional underwriters and work directly with regional brokers.
- Collaborate with assigned regional production underwriters, who serve as broker relationship leads, to achieve large property broker goals.
- Review and analyze underwriting data to select superior property risks and build and maintain a profitable book of business.
- Develop and manage agency relationships through customer service and innovation.
- Apply strong technical property underwriting skills while maintaining knowledge of company appetite and treaty requirements.
- Develop creative property program structures consistent with treaty requirements and company tolerance for catastrophe exposures.
- Meet department profitability, retention, and written premium goals.
- Work collaboratively with the risk engineering team on property accounts.
- Make independent decisions within underwriting authority, maintain accurate file documentation, and communicate timely with the home office about referrals outside that authority.
- Monitor property market conditions and respond to market disruptions or changes.
- Seek large property business growth opportunities with regional brokers.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of department property products, services, and processes.
- Participate in training and initiatives to develop property knowledge; may also participate in projects and national strategy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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 well-being.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Industry-related certifications and professional training.
- Matching donation program and volunteer opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
