Senior Underwriter - Seneca Custom Property NE

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: www.cfins.com.Job Description:Custom Property Northeast (CPNE) Senior UnderwriterWe are seeking a Custom Property Northeast - Senior Underwriter for our Seneca team. The opportunity will be domiciled in our Morristown NJ, Jersey City NJ, Unioindale, NY, or NYC office with hybrid schedule. The selected candidate will underwrite and market Seneca products throughout the Northeast region.Responsibilities:Has responsibility for risk selection / rejection, pricing, retention, growth and profitability per objective (New Business & Renewals)Analyzes coverage and limit requests and decides what terms to offer. Prices business in accordance with company guidelines.Uses independent judgement and initiative to support business goals.Maintains underwriting discipline by maintaining bottom line underwriting philosophyRemain within designated authority and seek approval as neededDocumenting files appropriately with complete underwriting thought processVerify claims information from prior yearsAssess risk quality and compliance within company guidelines and initiate appropriate loss prevention actions.Develops and maintains effective business relationships with clients in order to attract and retain profitable businessPlaces reinsurance according to corporate guidelinesRequirements:5-10 years of Property Underwriting ExperienceExperience working with wholesale brokersExcellent technical and marketing skills requiredKnowledge of market and regulatory environmentStrong communication, negotiation and organizational skills requiredCollege degree or equivalent is preferred. ARM and CPCU designations are a plus.Position Location:This position will be located in Morristown, Jersey City, Uniondale, NY or New York City hybrid schedule.What C&F will bring to you:At 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.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 https://www.cfins.com/onlineprivacypolicy/ca/noticeatcollection/ 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 $91,400 to a maximum of $134,000. 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.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 familys 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