Account Executive - Seneca Custom Property West

Crum & Forster Insurance; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 58,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Account Executive to join their dynamic team. This role involves servicing and marketing specialty insurance products across the West Coast, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering strong relationships with brokers. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in Property Underwriting and demonstrate exceptional communication and negotiation skills. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee development, this company offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow your career. Join a team that values your contributions and provides opportunities for professional advancement.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation package

Generous 401K employer match

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent health, dental & vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional training opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Employee driven corporate giving

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Property Underwriting Experience required.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Service and market Seneca products throughout the West Coast region.
• Analyze coverage requests and determine terms to offer.

Skills

Property Underwriting

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Marketing Skills

Education

College Degree

ARM Certification

CPCU Certification

Job description

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 2024 Great Place to WorkAwardfor 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 Western Region (CPWR) – Account Executive

Crum & Forster Insurance Brokers, Inc. is looking for an Account Executive. The selected candidate will service and market Seneca products throughout the West Coast region. Candidates who currently hold a Property & Casualty license are strongly preferred. The candidate must be qualified to obtain a Surplus Lines Brokers License in California and in other states.

Responsibilities:• Maintain P&C Brokers License & Surplus Lines Brokers License in California and in other various states.• Consistently applies guidelines for risk selection / rejection, pricing, retention, growth and profitability per objectives (New Business & Renewals)• Analyzes coverage and limit requests for acceptability and determines terms to offer. Prices business in accordance with company guidelines. • Within the framework of the CFIBI Limited Binding Authority, applies solid judgement and initiative to support business goals. • Maintains profitability and results-oriented discipline by consistently implementing CFIBI’s risk acceptability standards and book management philosophy• Remain within designated authority and seek approval as needed• Documenting files appropriately with complete analytical thought process• Verify risk information and prior claims history• Receives Loss Control Reports, assesses risk quality and compliance within company guidelines and initiates appropriate loss prevention recommendations and follow ups.• Develops and maintains effective business relationships, providing excellent customer service to brokers in order to attract and retain profitable business• Places facultative reinsurance according to division guidelines

Requirements:• 3+ years of Property Underwriting Experience (5+ preferred)• Experience working with wholesale brokers• Excellent technical and marketing skills required• Knowledge of market and regulatory environment• Strong communication, negotiation and organizational skills required• College degree or equivalent is preferred. ARM and CPCU designations are a plus.

Position Location:This position can be located in Remote- CA, Remote – WA, Remote – OR, Remote – Co, Centenial, Do or Remote – AZ.

What C&F will bring to you

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.

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 $58,700 to a maximum of $110,200. 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 employee’s 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 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.

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