Underwriter, Primary General Liability, Chicago

Crum & Forster • Chicago, IL

6d • $55,800 - $104,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

Crum & Forster is seeking an experienced Primary General Liability Underwriter for its Surplus & Specialty Lines Division. The role underwrites and prices primary general liability and liquor liability policies for businesses in the manufacturing, habitational, real estate, and hospitality industries. The underwriter evaluates new and renewal submissions, analyzes risk and loss data, and recommends coverage and pricing. The position works exclusively with wholesale brokers and is based in the Chicago, Illinois office, with potential for hybrid office/remote capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience underwriting commercial casualty accounts.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills to evaluate complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong relationships with wholesale brokers; Chicago-area relationships preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Commitment to continued learning, taking on challenges, and personal improvement and growth through internal and external continuing education.
• Ability to travel as necessary to producer marketing visits and corporate meetings or seminars.

Nice To Haves

• CPCU designation.
• Commercial casualty underwriting experience in manufacturing, habitational, real estate, and hospitality industries.
• Strong relationships with wholesale brokers in the Chicago area.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite new business and renewal submissions for primary general liability and liquor liability coverage, reviewing applications, supporting documents, and loss histories to determine risk acceptability.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions for new and renewal business.
• Manage an assigned book of business and periodically review client accounts for adequate coverage and risk management practices.
• Collaborate with brokers, claims adjusters, risk engineers, and other stakeholders to maintain relationships and deliver customer service.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory developments, and recommend underwriting guidelines and procedures.
• Attend industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to promote company products and services and build business relationships.
• Travel as necessary for producer marketing visits and corporate meetings or seminars.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Generous 401(k) employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits, as well as programs supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being for employees and their families.
• Tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications, and professional training.
• Matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program.
• Potential opportunity to participate in discretionary equity-based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.

What This Job Offers

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