Crum & Forster is a historic insurance company providing specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products. They are seeking a Renewal Underwriter responsible for handling renewal business, analyzing risks, and maintaining client relationships to ensure profitability and compliance with company guidelines.
Responsibilities
- 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 maintains effective business relationships with clients in order to retain profitable business
- Place reinsurance according to corporate guidelines
Skills
- 1+ years of Insurance Experience with focus on Property
- Strong communication, negotiation and organizational skills required
- College degree or equivalent experience is preferred
- ARM and CPCU designations are a plus
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 focus on your family’s complete wellness, including your physical and mental wellbeing.
- 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.
Company Overview
- Crum & Forster specializes in commercial insurance, claims, risk assessments as well as accident and health insurance. It was founded in 1822, and is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.cfins.com/.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Crum & Forster has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 7 in 2025, 10 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 12 in 2022, 9 in 2021, 12 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.