Underwriter- Propane Segment

Crum & Forster; Morristown (NJ); Remote; USD 50,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Crum & Forster is seeking an Underwriter for their Propane Target Segment. This fully remote position involves analyzing underwriting data, managing agency relationships, and making independent underwriting decisions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of underwriting experience, with strong communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation package

Generous 401K employer match

Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent benefits beyond health, dental & vision

Tuition reimbursement and professional training

Dynamic and exciting work environment

Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of underwriting experience or completion of an equivalent training program preferred.
• Exposure to underwriting primary lines of business: property, general liability, auto liability, and physical damage.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze underwriting data to build and maintain a profitable book of business.
• Manage agency relationships through customer service and marketing activities.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Insurance industry designations (AINS, CIC, CPCU)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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

Underwriter - Propane Target Segment (fully remote)

Position Summary:Crum & Forster’s Target Segments department is seeking a bright and energized individual with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our Propane Department. The Underwriter will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing underwriting data to build and maintain a profitable book of business under direct supervision. This role offers ongoing training and educational opportunities to expand your knowledge base. You will manage agency relationships through customer service and marketing activities and collaborate with colleagues to achieve departmental goals.Duties & Responsibilities:• Work with manager/mentor to meet profitability, retention, and written premium goals set by the department• Build skills to make independent underwriting decisions and maintain proper file documentation• Operate within assigned letter of authority• Develop knowledge of department products and services• Gain analytical and strategic decision-making skills by working closely with mentors• Participate in training and initiatives to develop industry knowledge; may participate in projects• Build and foster agency relationships through marketing activities, including physical visits, in-person events, and calls• Manage assigned territory, agents, and accounts• Travel may be required• Perform other duties as assigned

Recommended Education & Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 3 years of underwriting experience or completion of an equivalent training program preferred• Exposure to underwriting primary lines of business: property, general liability, auto liability, and physical damage• Pursuing or holding insurance industry designations such as AINS, CIC, CPCU, etc. is a plus• Strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business and manage a renewal book• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel• Strong organizational and time management skills

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 $50,600 to a maximum of $95,300. 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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