Associate Underwriter - Seneca Custom Property MA

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+" (Superior) 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 Work ® Award for 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.

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Custom Property Massachusetts Branch – Associate Underwriter (Open as hybrid role in our Morristown NJ or Boston MA office)

• Has responsibility for renewal pre-qualification to determine if non-renewal, conditional non-renewal or other notice needs to be issued.
• Solicit renewal information from brokers 90 days out from expiration
• Handle all aspects of renewal business, including terms, pricing, retention, growth and profitability per Seneca guidelines.
• Analyze any changes in exposures to determine acceptability and increased hazards. Use independent judgement and initiative to support business goals.
• Maintain underwriting discipline by maintaining bottom line underwriting philosophy
• Remain within designated authority and seek approval as needed
• Document files appropriately with complete underwriting thought process
• Verify loss history and consult claims division for feedback prior to evaluating renewal terms, if necessary.
• Assess risk quality and compliance within company guidelines and initiate appropriate loss prevention actions.
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with clients in order to retain profitable business
• Place reinsurance according to corporate guidelines

• 2+ years of Insurance Experience
• Strong communication, negotiation and organizational skills required
• College degree or equivalent experience is preferred. ARM and CPCU designations are a plus.

This Position Would Ideally Be Located In

• Morristown, NJ
• Boston, MA

• 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.