Executive Underwriter - Inland Marine

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+"(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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The Executive Underwriter is responsible for underwriting new and renewal Inland Marine business in accordance with corporate standards, risk appetite, and profitability targets. This includes reviewing and analyzing underwriting data to determine risk eligibility, pricing, and terms, while maintaining appropriate documentation and compliance within authority levels. This role requires developing and managing productive broker relationships through strong service and communication, and serving as a technical Inland Marine underwriting expert for assigned territories and within the broader organization.

This is a remote position.

• Underwrite and price new and renewal Inland Marine accounts in accordance with corporate standards, appetite, and profitability goals.
• Review and analyze underwriting data to determine risk eligibility, structure, and terms, maintaining appropriate documentation in accordance with individual underwriting authority.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Inland Marine insurance, including Motor Truck Cargo, Contractors Equipment, Builders Risk, Installation Floaters, and miscellaneous floaters.
• Meet or exceed written premium, growth, and profitability targets as determined by the department.
• Develop, manage, and deepen relationships with regional and national brokers, agents, and producers through excellent customer service, responsiveness, and creative marketing activities.
• Assist in developing annual business plans and goals for assigned brokers, analyzing results and maintaining accountability of broker partners.
• Maintain a keen awareness of market trends, competitor actions, and emerging threats, and provide insights back to the department.
• Build and maintain an in‑depth knowledge of department products, services, and value proposition, and clearly articulate this to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in training, departmental initiatives, and projects, contributing your technical and market expertise.
• Travel up to 30% for broker meetings, marketing, training, and national industry events.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of seven years’ experience underwriting Inland Marine business.
• Existing relationships with regional and national brokers, agents, and producers focused on Inland Marine, including Motor Truck Cargo, Contractors Equipment, Builders Risk, Installation Floaters, and related coverages.
• Experience working with company and AAIS Inland Marine forms.
• Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills, with a customer‑centric approach.
• Proven ability to deliver strong service and build long‑term broker and client relationships.
• Ability to work effectively in a small, tightly knit team environment, while also operating independently within an assigned underwriting authority, territory, and appetite.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; professional designations such as CRIS, AMIM, or CPCU are preferred.
• Commitment to following departmental policies, procedures, and authority levels to comply with C&F’s risk management controls.
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