Job Description
Our Surplus & Specialty Lines (S&S) Division develops customized coverage solutions for complex exposures, difficult-to-insure risks and niche segments of the market. S&S has over 850 employees (including more than 250 based in India), 10+ locations in the United States and 2 locations in India. Our product reach includes Sharing Economy, Environmental, Energy, Transportation, Construction, Excess & Umbrella, Primary Special Risk, Security, and other industry segments. S&S is the second largest division within C&F at over $1.5 billion in annual gross written premium.
As an Experienced Primary General Liability Underwriter, you will be responsible for underwriting and pricing insurance policies written to cover primary general liability and liquor liability coverage for businesses in the manufacturing, habitational, real estate, and hospitality industries. You will evaluate new and renewal business submissions to determine risk and pricing levels, analyze loss data, and make recommendations for coverage and pricing.
This role is to be in our Chicago, IL office with potential for hybrid Office/Remote capabilities. You will work exclusively with wholesale brokers.
What you will do for C&F:
- Evaluate and underwrite new business and renewal submissions for primary general liability coverage and liquor liability coverage, including analyzing applications, supporting documentation, and loss histories to determine acceptability of risk.
- Negotiate pricing and terms and conditions for new and renewal primary general liability and liquor liability business.
- Managing an assigned book of business, including conducting periodic reviews of client accounts to ensure adequate coverage and risk management practices.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including brokers, claims adjusters, and risk engineers, to develop and maintain strong relationships and ensure excellent customer service.
- Staying up-to-date on industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory developments, and making recommendations for underwriting guidelines and procedures.
- Attending industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to promote our company's products and services, establish new connections, and strengthen existing relationships.
What you will bring to C&F:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent required and CPCU designation a plus.
- 3+ years of experience underwriting commercial casualty accounts with experience in the manufacturing, habitational, real estate, and hospitality industries preferred.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to evaluate complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong relationships with wholesale brokers, preferably in the Chicago area.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize as appropriate.
- Demonstrated desire and commitment to continually learn, accept new challenges, and strive for personal improvement/growth utilizing internal and external continuing education avenues.
- Ability to travel as necessary to producer marketing visits and corporate meetings/seminars.
What C&F will bring to you
- 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
At C&F you will BELONG
