Underwriter - S&S Small Business Habitational

Crum & Forster•Morristown, NJ

99d•$53,200 - $100,000

About The Position

Crum & Forster (C&F) , with a proud history dating to 1822, provides specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products through our admitted and surplus lines insurance companies. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A+"(Superior) by AM Best and is proud of our superior customer service platform. Our claims and risk engineering services are recognized as among the best in the industry. Our most valuable asset is our people: more than 2000 employees in locations throughout the United States. The company is increasingly winning recognition as a great place to work, earning several workplace and wellness awards, including the 2024 Great Place to Work ® Award for our employee-first focus and our steadfast commitment to diversity, equity and Inclusion. C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings, a global, billion dollar organization. For more information about Crum & Forster, please visit our website: www.cfins.com. 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.