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    Underwriting Manager - Alpharetta, United States - Crum & Forster

    Crum & Forster
    Crum & Forster Alpharetta, United States

    2 weeks ago

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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" (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:

    Job Description:

    Branch Underwriting Manager Seneca Specialty Package

    Summary:

    Directly manages a team of underwriters and underwriter assistants in the Atlanta Branch, which is part of the Atlanta Region of Seneca Insurance. Collaborates with Senior Leadership to create and implement underwriting strategies. Is accountable for staff development & training, new business production and the overall profit & loss of the Branch. Key contributor in budgeting, marketing, underwriting and administration of the Atlanta Branch. Maintains strong customer service focus both internally and externally. Establishes and sustains important agency relationships via ongoing marketing and customer support initiatives. This position requires a high level of underwriting acumen, market awareness and relationship management skills.

    Responsibilities:

    • Directly manages a team of Atlanta Branch Underwriters/UAs
    • Primary Lines of Business include: property, general liability, umbrella
    • Meets profitability, retention, pricing and written premium goals
    • Makes independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority. Handles and elevates referrals to the next level
    • Conducts monthly underwriting audits
    • Insures a quality underwriting thought process, with appropriate documentation
    • Coaches and develops team members by providing regular feedback
    • Holds underwriters accountable for work product and file maintenance
    • Reviews and completes management reports
    • Together with the RVP, conducts agency reviews and agency management outreach
    • Has an in-depth knowledge of branchs products and services
    • Can clearly articulate Senecas value proposition and underwriting appetite
    • Participates in training and initiatives to develop knowledge base
    • Travel up to 20%

    Requirements:

    • Bachelors degree and 10+ years of P&C underwriting experience; with emphasis on Property & GL lines of business
    • Prior Supervisory or Management experience strongly preferred
    • Demonstrated ability to apply underwriting discernment/wisdom in the risk selection process
    • Strong communication and analytical skills to profitably grow the branch
    • Proficient in software needed to succeed
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills
    • Broad knowledge of commercial insurance products, trends impacting the insurance business and particularly the Southeast Insurance Market
    • Location: Atlanta Area ( Alpharetta, GA hybrid - in office and remote combination)
    What C&F will bring to you:

    At C&F you will BELONG

    We 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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    • 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 programs are focused on your whole familys wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
    • A core C&F tenet is owning your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
    • A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
    • We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community

    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 $85,350 to a maximum of $142,250. 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 employees 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.

    At C&F you will BELONG

    We 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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