Senior/Executie Underwriter-Middle Market Solutions Midwest
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 regional footprint and seeks an experienced, market-facing production underwriter to drive profitable growth in an assigned territory. This hybrid role is based in the Chicago area and works closely with regional management as a lead production underwriter and regional underwriting contact. The underwriter will develop broker relationships and account pipelines, analyze underwriting data, select risks, and build and maintain a profitable book of business. The role manages agency relationships through customer service, innovation, and visibility; collaborates with internal and external partners to meet profitability and growth goals; and supports cross-selling within Crum & Forster and the broader Fairfax entities. The position calls for an independent, entrepreneurial, team-oriented approach and openness to an AI-enabled underwriting environment.
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 in software needed to succeed in the department.
- Knowledge of and experience with territory-specific broker relationships.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Current driver’s license, as travel may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Possesses or is pursuing underwriting and industry designations applicable to the area of specialization.
- Innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, with a flexible and dynamic approach to business and willingness to embrace an AI-assisted underwriting environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead underwriting contact for the regional territory and work directly with Regional Management.
- Manage regional broker planning, analysis, and development as the lead broker relationship contact for assigned brokers.
- Assist in developing annual business goals for assigned agents and producers; analyze results and maintain agency-partner accountability.
- Meet department profitability, retention, and written premium goals.
- Make independent underwriting decisions within the underwriting letter of authority and maintain proper 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, and clearly communicate the department’s and company’s value proposition.
- Participate in training and initiatives to develop knowledge; may participate in projects.
- Travel as required.
- Perform 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.
- Benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs focused on physical and mental wellbeing.
- 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
