Senior Underwriter - Chicago, United States - Crum and Forster

Crum and Forster Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

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Senior Underwriter

Management Liability
Chicago hybridJob LocationsUS-IL CHICAGO | US-IL RemoteJob ID CategoryUnderwritingTypeRegularDivisionComm Lines & Exec RiskCrum & Forster Company OverviewCrum & 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:
DescriptionCrum & Forster is looking to hire a Senior Level Underwriter to develop the Midwest region for the Management Liability Department. This person will be responsible for underwriting Management Liability and Commercial Crime business for the Chicago area, in line with the strategies set forth within the department. In addition, they will be responsible for managing broker relationships through continued customer service and marketing activities and collaborating with other Executive Risk colleagues to achieve departmental goals.

Location:
Chicago area, with remote/hybrid capabilities but must be accessible to Chicago area brokersQualifications & ResponsibilitiesAct as the primary underwriting contact for Midwest Region

Management Liability

department, determining distribution and marketing strategy for the region. Meet profitability, retention, and written premium goals determined by the department.
Manage broker relationships through continued customer service and marketing.
Make independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority and maintain proper file documentation.
Articulate the department's value proposition and maintain an in-depth knowledge of all department products and services.
Participate in training and initiatives to develop knowledge base. May participate in projects.

Collaborate with colleagues to achieve departmental goals and drive cross sell opportunities within Crum & Forster and the Executive Risk Division.

Other duties as assigned.
Education & RequirementsChicago Territory Experience/Broker Relationships - retail and wholesale desired.
Bachelor's degree and at minimum 7+ years of underwriting experience.
Strong underwriting knowledge of Private Company D&O, Public Company D&O, EPL, Fiduciary and Side A DIC for commercial business.
Possesses strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business and manage a renewal book.
Travel will be required.
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.
What C&F will bring to youAt C&F you will BELONGWe value inclusivity and diversity.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

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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 $86,800 to a maximum of $144,600.

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 wellbeingA 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.#LI-JA1#LI-Remote#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Senior Underwriter - Chicago, United States - Crum and Forster

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Underwriter/Senior Underwriter