Senior/Executive Underwriter - Large Casualty

Senior/Executive UnderwriterThe Middle Market Solutions department at Crum & Forster is looking to scale growth and achieve larger market share in the P&C space. With almost a decade of growth, a strong core team backed by a unique no-ego, entrepreneurial culture, and a book and regional footprint well established, we are now looking to expand our team. This role housed under the home office, will work cohesively with regional management teams to underwrite complex casualty opportunities generated out of the various regions by the regional underwriters. We are seeking an experienced underwriter with market facing background and an entrepreneurial spirit to join our quest for the next level of profitable growth. This individual will be a team player working collaboratively with regional production underwriters to build our large complex casualty book (guaranteed cost and deductibles less than $100k) while directly working with the regional brokers. They will review and analyze underwriting data to select superior risks and build/maintain a profitable book of business with target broker shops by working on their complex/large casualty accounts. They will develop and manage agency relationships through superior customer service, and innovation. They will collaborate with colleagues and maintain strong relationships internally and externally to achieve book profitability and growth goals. We are seeking a dynamic independent individual who thrives in an entrepreneurial culture and values a team based environment rooted in solution orientation and a forward looking AI enabled underwriting environment.Minimum Duties & ResponsibilitiesWill be the complex casualty contact for the regional brokers and tasked with working directly with regional managers and regional production underwriters.Responsible for achieving the large casualty broker goal, exhibiting close collaboration with assigned regional production underwriter (who is also the relationship lead for the broker).Meet profitability, retention, and written premium goals determined by the department.Ability to work on accounts with collateral and understands both guaranteed cost and deductible/self insured retention structures.Strong attention to detail and a strong mix of analytical and people skills.Make independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority and maintain proper file documentation.Underwrite Auto, General Liability, Workers Compensation and Excess lines of business for a variety of complex Middle Market risks.Actively seek out large business growth opportunities with regional brokersHave in-depth knowledge of department products, services and processesParticipate in training and initiatives to develop knowledge base. May participate in projects.Travel may be required on occasion.Other duties as assigned.Recommended Education & Requirements· Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 6+ years of underwriting experience.· Strong technical casualty lines underwriting expertise· Knowledge of alternate rating tools a plus· Strong market facing experience· Innovative and entrepreneurial spirit and a flexible, dynamic approach to the business willing to embrace the forward looking AI assisted underwriting environmentStrong underwriting knowledge of General Liability, Automobile and Workers' Compensation.Knowledge of all LOBs within Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale, Real Estate and other general industry risks.· Strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business and manage a renewal book.· Proficient in software needed to succeed in department.· Knowledge and experience in dealing with territory specific broker relationships.· 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 youWe 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.For California Residents Only: Information collected and processed as part of your career profile and any job applications you choose to submit are subject to our privacy notices and policies, visit for more information.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 $78,700 to a maximum of $147,700. 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.