Underwriter - S&S Small Business Habitational

Crum & Forster Holdings Corp. • Morristown, NJ

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About The Position

Underwriter Job Summary Preferred location would be NJ, PA, MA, VA or Chicago area. Summary Responsible for review and analysis of underwriting data to build and maintain a profitable book of primary liability business under direct supervision within the Small Business Habitational department. Continues training and educational activities to build underwriting knowledge base. Manages wholesale broker relationships through continued customer service and marketing activities. Collaborates with colleagues to achieve departmental goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of underwriting experience or equivalent training program, with exposure to habitational risk beneficial
• Possesses strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business and manage a renewal book.
• Proficient in software needed to succeed in department.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing or having insurance industry designations such as AINS, CPCU, CRIS, etc. a plus.

Responsibilities

• Works with manager/mentor to meet profitability, retention, and written premium goals determined by the department.
• Builds skills to make independent underwriting decisions and maintain proper file documentation.
• Works within assigned letter of authority.
• Develops knowledge of department products and services.
• Gain analytical and strategic decision-making skills by working closely with mentor.
• Participates in training and initiatives to develop knowledge base.
• May participate in projects.
• Effectively displays ability to build and foster wholesale broker relationships through marketing activities.
• Manages assigned territory, wholesale brokers, and accounts.
• Travel required. Expected quarterly
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees