Senior Underwriter - Seneca Specialty Package NYBO

Crum & Forster • Morristown, NJ

4d • $100,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Performs risk selection and pricing on new business, renewals and endorsements, reviews quotes prior to issuance and makes marketing calls to agents. This position requires a great deal of underwriting acumen and relationship management skills. Manages agency relationships through continued customer service and marketing activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of P&C underwriting experience.
• Possesses strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business, appoint new agents and manager overall relationships.
• Proficient in software needed to succeed.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Possesses, or is pursuing, underwriting and industry designations applicable to area of specialization.
• Will abide by branch policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with Seneca’s risk control procedures.
• In depth knowledge of commercial insurance products.

Responsibilities

• Lines of business underwritten include: primary property, general liability, umbrella and other lines on occasion.
• Meet profitability, retention and written premium goals determined by the branch.
• Make independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority and maintain proper file documentation.
• Manage assigned agents efficiently including: Regular production visits, Quarterly review of assigned brokers’ profitability, Identification to Profit Center Manager of potential broker conflicts & successes, Focus on service and being responsive.
• Work jointly with other profit centers within the organization as needed to promote cross selling and enterprise awareness.
• Assist in developing annual business goals for assigned agents/producers. Responsible for analyzing results and maintaining accountability of agency partners within the branch.
• Has an in-depth knowledge of branch’s products and services.
• Can clearly articulate Seneca’s value proposition and underwriting appetite.
• Participate in training and initiatives to develop knowledge base.
• May participate in projects.
• Travel – up to 20%.
• 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.
• Wellness programs focus on your family’s complete wellness, including your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Industry related certifications and professional training available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior