Senior Underwriter, C&F Stop Loss

Crum & Forster•Eatontown, NJ

17h•$64,700 - $121,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Since 2000, Crum & Forster’s Accident & Health division (A&H) has offered a diverse portfolio of specialty insurance and reinsurance products nationwide. We place a strong focus on product development and creative distribution methods, along with excellent client service and support. In addition to our robust domestic portfolio, which spans both special risk and medical solutions, A&H works on an international basis through various partnerships. Our global capabilities provide our partners with even broader flexibility in underwriting solutions. The qualities and capabilities of A&H demonstrate our philosophy of building meaningful, long-term partnerships and our dedication to providing alternative strategies in an ever-changing insurance market. The Medical Business Unit (MBU) takes a full-spectrum approach to designing and servicing a robust slate of products that are tailored to needs in Employer Stop Loss, Excess Medical, Life, and Ancillary and Supplemental benefits. Our diversified business model includes program partnerships as well as direct sales in Employer Stop Loss. At year-end 2025, the MBU recorded $1B in gross premium written. This is a unique opportunity to work with a high-quality team of leaders and benefit from the security and stability of a large organization while maintaining a nimble and responsive approach to business. The Senior Underwriter is responsible for developing and managing a large block of stop loss business and partnering with our sales team to help grow the top line while ensuring we meet our target loss ratio.

Requirements

Adept decision-making skills
Effective relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Service and sales orientation
Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task with an emphasis on quality and customer service
Effective negotiation and influencing skills
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
6+ years of related work experience in underwriting and/or sales
Well-developed knowledge of Employer Stop Loss
Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, state and federal filing regulations and guidelines
Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Willingness to travel multiple times per year to develop relationships

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Connexure a plus
Industry designations applicable to area of specialization a plus

Responsibilities

Demonstrate understanding and proper use of underwriting tools
Apply underwriting rules, risk management principles and regulations to ensure compliance with all currently applicable corporate requirements and state and federal legislation
Consistently apply underwriting best practices
Maintain awareness of market trends, products, market participants and competitive practices
Ability to articulate the department's value proposition
Assist in developing annual business goals for assigned agents/producers; responsible for analyzing results and maintaining accountability of agency partners within the department
Implement block renewal strategies using pricing tools, producer analytics, and intel from CFSL sales personnel
Make independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority and maintains proper file documentation
Manage assigned workload to meet productivity requirements and achieve annual business goals
Develop sound Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss pricing recommendations for both prospective and in-force Employer Stop Loss accounts using multiple tools according to underwriting guidelines, including medical evaluations of ongoing large claims
Accountable for profitability of your portfolio of business and all risk-based decisions; proactively take steps to manage profitability, persistency and growth.
Consult with sales team to formulate a successful sales strategy
Complete facultative approvals for less tenured underwriters and mentor when necessary
Maintain strategic relationships with sales, brokers, third-party administrators (TPAs), and other
Model high performance culture as a sales oriented, technically strong underwriter.
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.
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.