Senior Underwriter - Middle Market Solutions

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

Senior/Executive Middle Market Underwriter - remote in Chicago area, but must be able to market throughout Chicagoland. The Midwest Middle Market Solutions team is looking for an experienced Senior/Executive Middle Market Underwriter with an entrepreneurial spirit to help grow the territory for us. This individual will be a lead production underwriter responsible for building out a territory for our Middle Market division.

Team player responsible for driving broker relationships, building account pipelines, reviewing and analyzing underwriting data to select superior risks and build/maintain a profitable book of business with target broker shops. Manage agency relationships through superior customer service, innovation, and marketing activities. Collaborates with colleagues to achieve departmental goals and drives cross sell both within Crum and the broader Fairfax entities.

• Will be a lead underwriting contact for the regional territory and tasked with working directly with Regional Management.
• Responsible for management of regional broker planning, analysis and development for assigned brokers.
• Meet profitability, retention, and written premium goals determined by the department.
• Territory budgeting and forecasting for overall GWP production.
• Represent the Middle Market Midwest region at key industry functions and events.
• Make independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority and maintain proper file documentation.
• Assist in developing annual business goals for assigned agents/producers.
• Responsible for analyzing results and maintaining accountability of agency partners within the department.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of department products and services.
• Be able to clearly articulate the department’s value proposition.
• Participate in training and initiatives to develop knowledge base. May participate in projects.
• Travel may be required (current driver's license).

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of underwriting experience required.
• Strong underwriting knowledge of Property, General Liability, Automobile, Umbrella, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Knowledge of all lines with Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale, Hospitality and other general industry risks.
• Possess strong communication and analytical skills to pursue new business and manage a renewal book.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Reference Connect & Image Right software needed to succeed in department.
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with brokers, with established retail relationships in one or more of the following states:
  Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota & Michigan.
• Excellent organizational, and time management skills.
• Possess or be pursuing underwriting and industry designations applicable to area of specialization.

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.

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