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Crum & Forster Services India Private Limited · 2 days ago

AVP, S&S Small Business Team

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$111K/yr - $208K/yr

10+ years exp

Crum & Forster is a well-established company providing specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products. The role of AVP - Small Business Underwriting Team involves leading a team of Excess underwriters, managing broker relationships, and contributing to the development of departmental strategies to maintain a profitable book of business.

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

Underwriting experienceSoftware proficiencyIndustry designationsTeam leadershipAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

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.