Executive Underwriter - MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, United States

Crum & Forster Company Overview · 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 ...

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Crum & Forster Company Overview

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: 

Job Description

The Executive Underwriter is responsible for underwriting new and renewal Inland Marine business in accordance with corporate standards, risk appetite, and profitability targets. This includes reviewing and analyzing underwriting data to determine risk eligibility, pricing, and terms, while maintaining appropriate documentation and compliance within authority levels. This role requires developing and managing productive broker relationships through strong service and communication, and serving as a technical Inland Marine underwriting expert for assigned territories and within the broader organization.  This is a remote position.

What you will do:

• Underwrite and price new and renewal Inland Marine accounts in accordance with corporate standards, appetite, and profitability goals.
• Review and analyze underwriting data to determine risk eligibility, structure, and terms, maintaining appropriate documentation in accordance with individual underwriting authority.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Inland Marine insurance, including Motor Truck Cargo, Contractors Equipment, Builders Risk, Installation Floaters, and miscellaneous floaters.
• Meet or exceed written premium, growth, and profitability targets as determined by the department.
• Develop, manage, and deepen relationships with regional and national brokers, agents, and producers through excellent customer service, responsiveness, and creative marketing activities.
• Assist in developing annual business plans and goals for assigned brokers, analyzing results and maintaining accountability of broker partners.
• Maintain a keen awareness of market trends, competitor actions, and emerging threats, and provide insights back to the department.
• Build and maintain an in‑depth knowledge of department products, services, and value proposition, and clearly articulate this to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in training, departmental initiatives, and projects, contributing your technical and market expertise.
• Travel up to 30% for broker meetings, marketing, training, and national industry events.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What YOU will bring to C&F:

• A minimum of seven years' experience underwriting Inland Marine business.
• Existing relationships with regional and national brokers, agents, and producers focused on Inland Marine, including Motor Truck Cargo, Contractors Equipment, Builders Risk, Installation Floaters, and related coverages.
• Experience working with company and AAIS Inland Marine forms.
• Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills, with a customer‑centric approach.
• Proven ability to deliver strong service and build long‑term broker and client relationships.
• Ability to work effectively in a small, tightly knit team environment, while also operating independently within an assigned underwriting authority, territory, and appetite.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; professional designations such as CRIS, AMIM, or CPCU are preferred.
• Commitment to following departmental policies, procedures, and authority levels to comply with C&F's risk management controls.
• A can‑do attitude and willingness to "roll up your sleeves" to help build and grow the Inland Marine portfolio across the U.S.

What C&F will bring to you

At C&F you will BELONG

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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 $86,600 to a maximum of $162,900. 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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