Underwriter - Sharing Economy

Location

Morristown, NJ | United States

Job description

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" (Excellent) 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 October 2023 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:

Surplus and Specialty Lines – Sharing Economy Segment - Remote

Underwriter Job Summary

Overview:

C&F (Crum & Forster) is a leading national property & casualty insurance company with a large, diversified specialty platform. With deep roots going back to 1822, we are proud of our history and excited about our future. Our most valuable asset is our people - 2000+ employees, and growing, in locations throughout the United States - committed to delivering customized products with superior customer service.

From our parent company, Fairfax, to our C&F leadership, a philosophy of balance allows our employees to participate fully at work, in their communities, and have plenty of time to enjoy their lives outside of work.

We are looking for an experienced underwriter within our Sharing Economy team. This position can be both remote and/or in one of our offices.

Responsible for review and analysis of underwriting data to build and maintain a profitable book of business within applicable department. Manages agency relationships through continued customer service and marketing activities. Collaborates with colleagues to achieve departmental goals.

• 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 agency relationships through marketing activities.
• Manages assigned territory, agents and accounts
• Travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

· Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of underwriting experience, with 2+ years specific to commercial auto preferred.

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

· Possesses strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business and manage a renewal book.

· Proficient in software needed to succeed in department.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills.

· Possesses or is pursuing underwriting and industry designations applicable to area of specialization.

Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws. Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $64,950 to a maximum of $108,250. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.

• 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.

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