AVP - Inland Marine

About the position

Crum & Forster (C&F) is seeking an AVP Inland Marine for a fully remote position. The role involves reviewing and analyzing underwriting data to determine risk eligibility according to corporate standards. The successful candidate will develop and manage agency relationships through excellent customer service and creative marketing activities, and will be recognized as a technical underwriting expert within the organization and their assigned agency plant and territory.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on inland marine insurance within the organization.
• Meet profitability and written premium goals determined by the department.
• Make independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority and maintain proper file documentation.
• Assist in developing annual business goals for assigned brokers.
• Analyze results and maintain accountability of broker partners within the department.
• Possess and develop a keen awareness of market trends and identify emerging threats to the department.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of department products and services.
• Clearly articulate the department's value proposition.
• Participate in training and initiatives, and may participate in projects.
• Travel required for team meetings in Morristown, NJ, conferences, and client meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of ten years' experience underwriting inland marine business.
• Existing relationships with regional and national brokers, agents, and producers focused on Inland Marine business.
• Experience with Company and AAIS Inland Marine forms.
• Effective communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Effective customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work well in a small, tightly knit team environment and independently.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft software applications.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; CRIS, AMIM, or CPCU preferred.
• Will abide by departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels.

Benefits

• 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.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical and mental wellbeing.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional training opportunities.
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun, and exciting work environment.
• Social responsibility initiatives, including a matching donation program and volunteer opportunities.