Senior Underwriter - Seneca E & S Specialty Package
Crum & Forster Insurance
- Seneca, NY
- $78,900-140,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lines of business underwritten include: primary property, general liability, umbrella and other lines on occasion.
- Meet profitability, retention and written premium goals determined by the branch.
- Make independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority and maintain proper file documentation.
- Manage assigned agents efficiently including:
- Regular production visits
- Quarterly review of assigned brokers’ profitability
- Identification to Profit Center Manager of potential broker conflicts & successes
- Focus on service and being responsive
- Work jointly with other profit centers within the organization as needed to promote cross selling and enterprise awareness.
- Assist in developing annual business goals for assigned agents/producers. Responsible for analyzing results and maintaining accountability of agency partners within the branch.
- Has an in-depth knowledge of branch’s products and services.
- Can clearly articulate Seneca’s value proposition and underwriting appetite.
- Participate in training and initiatives to develop knowledge base.
- May participate in projects.
- Travel – up to 20%.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of P&C underwriting experience.
- Possesses strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business, appoint new agents and manager overall relationships.
- Proficient in software needed to succeed.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Possesses, or is pursuing, underwriting and industry designations applicable to area of specialization.
- Will abide by branch policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with Seneca’s risk control procedures.
- In depth knowledge of commercial insurance products.
- 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.