Executive Underwriter - Contract Surety

Crum & Forster

$105K — $225K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience, ideally in underwriting.
  • Strong communication and analytical skills needed for business development and renewal management.
  • Proficient in relevant software applications critical for underwriting success.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities are essential.
  • Holding industry designations applicable to underwriting specializations is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Drive profitability, retention, and written premium goals set by the department.
  • Manage the underwriting team and/or territory to achieve departmental objectives.
  • Make independent underwriting decisions and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
  • Develop and analyze annual business goals for assigned agents/producers, holding them accountable for results.
  • Stay informed about market trends and identify potential risks to the department.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of department products and effectively communicate their value.
  • Contribute input towards strategic annual department planning activities.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
  • Competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent.
  • Generous 401K employer match for long-term financial security.
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan with company matching to encourage ownership.
  • Generous Paid Time Off to support personal downtime and recovery.
  • Comprehensive wellness programs focused on physical and mental wellbeing for employees and their families.
  • Opportunities for professional development including tuition reimbursement and industry certifications.
  • A vibrant work culture that emphasizes teamwork and fun activities.
  • A strong commitment to social responsibility with volunteer opportunities and a donation matching program.
Full Job Description
Regional Underwriting Director, Midwest Region

Location: Greater Houston area hybrid

Summary

The Regional UW Director is responsible for the review and analysis of underwriting data to build and maintain a profitable book of business within the territory under minimal supervision. Manages agency relationships through continued customer service and marketing activities. Actively contributes as a technical expert in both underwriting activities and department-specific industry knowledge. Mentors less experienced underwriters to build organizational value. Manages the underwriting team. Establishes team objectives and goals in line with the business unit and division's goals.

Minimum

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Drives profitability, retention, and written premium goals as determined by the department.
  • Manages team and/or territory to help achieve departmental goals
  • Make independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority and maintain proper file documentation.
  • Assist in developing annual business goals for assigned agents/producers. Responsible for analyzing results and maintaining accountability of agency partners within the department.
  • Maintains awareness of market trends and identifies emerging threats to the department.
  • Has an in-depth knowledge of department products and services.
  • Can clearly articulate the department's value proposition.
  • May provide input into the development of strategic annual department planning activities.
  • Participates in training and initiatives. May participate in projects.
  • Travel and a valid driver license is required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Recommended Education & Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 10+ years of relevant experience. Experience in underwriting preferred. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Possesses strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business and manage a significant renewal book.
• Proficient in software needed to succeed in the department.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Possesses underwriting and industry designations applicable to area of specialization.

What C&F will bring to you

  • 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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