Senior Underwriter- Middle Markets Northeast
About The Position
Crum & Forster’s Middle Market Solutions department is expanding its presence and seeking an experienced, market-facing production underwriter to support profitable growth in the Northeast territory. This fully remote role may be based anywhere in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Rhode Island. The Senior Underwriter will work with regional management as a lead production underwriter and lead underwriting contact for the territory, building broker relationships and account pipelines, selecting risks, and developing and maintaining a profitable book of business. The role underwrites a variety of middle-market risks across Property, Commercial Auto, General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and Excess lines. The underwriter manages assigned broker relationships, supports agency business planning, pursues growth opportunities, and works toward profitability, retention, and written premium goals. The position calls for an independent, entrepreneurial team player who can deliver strong customer service, collaborate internally and externally, and operate in an AI-enabled underwriting environment. Travel may be 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 and risks in Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale, Real Estate, and other general industries.
- Strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business and manage 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.
Nice To Haves
- Possesses or is pursuing underwriting and industry designations applicable to the area of specialization.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and a flexible, dynamic approach to business, with 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 for assigned brokers as the lead Broker Relationship contact.
- Assist in developing annual business goals for assigned agents and producers.
- Analyze results and maintain accountability of agency partners within the department.
- Meet department profitability, retention, and written premium goals.
- Make independent underwriting decisions within the 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.
- Actively seek growth opportunities with assigned brokers.
- Represent the assigned Middle Market region at key industry functions and events.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of department products, services, and processes.
- Clearly articulate the department’s and company’s value proposition.
- Participate in training and initiatives to develop knowledge; may participate in projects.
- Build strong internal and external relationships to support profitability, growth, and cross-selling within Crum & Forster and Fairfax entities.
- 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.
- Benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs supporting 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
