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.

Approaching $4 billion in written premium as of 2021, C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) by A.M. Best.

C&F is proud of its superior customer service platform and its claims and risk engineering services are recognized as among the best in the industry.

Our most valuable asset is our people 2500+ employees, and growing, in locations throughout the United States. The company is increasingly winning recognition as a great place to work, earning workplace and wellness awards.

C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings, a global organization with $23.8 billion in revenue as of 2021.

For more information about Crum & Forster, please visit our website: www.cfins.com .

Role Title, Department:Director of Underwriting in our Contractors/Construction segment for Mid-Atlantic Region

Primary Location: Philadelphia/Eastern PA, Maryland, Virginia

Function: Underwriting

What you will do:

• Primary Responsibilities

  • Monitors submission pipeline activity to assure that accounts are handled thoroughly and expeditiously to meet guidelines and quote deadlines.
  • Works with the business unit underwriters in the collaborative account development referral process to assure that underwriting guidelines, quality programs and service standards/procedures are met.
  • Provide individual account referral support to the Contractors Segment business units.
  • Assists the business unit underwriter in the placement of facultative reinsurance as appropriate.
  • Keeps informed on the competition, its products, philosophies, distribution systems, market trends and communicates information within Contractors Segment.
  • Assists business units in achieving written premium goals by planned involvement in strategy development, underwriting support, development of proposals and account management support recommendations.
  • Assists in the development, implementation and compliance of Contractors Segment underwriting directives and strategies
  • Participates underwriting audit to assure compliance with company guidelines and develops action plan as appropriate.
  • Assists the business units in training underwriting staff and clerks in technical aspects of job.
  • Assists in the evaluation of branch underwriter competency and identifies training needs as appropriate.
  • Acts as the liaison between business units and corporate resources such as underwriting, actuarial, claims, accounting and financial units.
  • Available as an additional resource to work with the business units during heavy peak season or staff shortage period.
  • Reports to the VP of Contractors Segments.
  • Accountable for the risk selection and pricing of accounts worked on in collaboration with the Contractors Segment business units.
  • Accountable for business unit compliance with underwriting audit action plans.
  • Participate in the development of the Underwriting Workbench.

What YOU will bring to C&F:

• Minimum 10 years experience in Contractors/Construction with an emphasis in middle market General Contractors.
• Established relationships with retail agents/brokers throughout Mid-Atlantic highly preferred.
• Strong team building and coaching skills.
• Analytical skills, including financial analysis.
• Interpersonal, communication, negotiation and organizational skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft software applications.
• College degree or equivalent preferred.

• 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

We 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.

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