Senior Underwriter

2 days ago


New York, New York, United States Crum & Forster Full time
Job Title: Senior Underwriter

Crum & Forster is seeking a highly skilled Senior Underwriter to join our team. As a Senior Underwriter, you will be responsible for performing risk selection and pricing on new business, renewals, and endorsements. You will review quotes prior to issuance and make marketing calls to agents.

This is a challenging role that requires a great deal of underwriting acumen and relationship management skills. You will manage agency relationships through continued customer service and marketing activities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Underwrite primary property, general liability, umbrella, and other lines of business as needed.
  • 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, and identification of potential broker conflicts and successes.
  • Assist in developing annual business goals for assigned agents/producers and maintain accountability of agency partners within the branch.
  • Have an in-depth knowledge of branch products and services and be able to clearly articulate Seneca's value proposition and underwriting appetite.
  • Participate in training and initiatives to develop knowledge base and may participate in projects.
  • Travel up to 20%.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of P&C underwriting experience.
  • Strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business, appoint new agents, and manage 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.
What We Offer:
  • 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.
  • 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.

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