Crum & Forster · 6 days ago
AVP, S&S Small Business Team
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$111K/yr - $208K/yr
10+ years expCrum & Forster is a historic insurance provider with a focus on specialty and standard commercial lines. The AVP of the Small Business Underwriting Team will lead a team of underwriters, manage broker relationships, and contribute to the strategic direction of the department to maintain a profitable book of business.
Commercial InsuranceHealth CareInsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Provide input into the development of strategic annual department planning activities
Implements strategy to drive profitability, retention, and written premium goals of the department in conjunction with the Vice President and/or Senior Vice President
Maintains awareness of market trends and identifies emerging threats to the department
Meet profitability, retention, and written premium goals determined by the department
Makes independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority and maintains proper file documentation
Assist in developing annual business goals for assigned wholesale brokers
Responsible for analyzing results and maintaining accountability of wholesale broker partners within the department
Has an in-depth knowledge of department products and services
Drives training, initiatives and projects
Can clearly articulate the department’s value proposition
Participates in training and initiatives to develop knowledge base
Will be a team lead of a small group of UW’s
May participate in projects
Travel required
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 10+ years of underwriting experience, small business through various classes preferred
Possesses strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business and manage a renewal book
Proficient in software needed to succeed in department
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Possesses or is pursuing underwriting and industry designations applicable to area of specialization
Ability to lead and direct a small to medium sized team of underwriters
Benefits
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.
Company
Crum & Forster
Crum & Forster specializes in commercial insurance, claims, risk assessments as well as accident and health insurance.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Crum & Forster has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (10)
2023 (3)
2022 (12)
2021 (9)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Thomas
Senior Vice President - Head of Surety Claims
David Webb
Senior Vice President, C&F Stop Loss
Recent News
2025-11-11
Company data provided by crunchbase