Crum & Forster (C&F) 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 October 2022 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: www.cfins.com.

• Evaluate and underwrite new business and renewal submissions for primary general liability coverage, including analyzing applications, supporting documentation, and loss histories to determine acceptability of risk.
• Negotiate pricing and terms and conditions for new and renewal primary general liability business.
• Managing an assigned book of business, including conducting periodic reviews of client accounts to ensure adequate coverage and risk management practices.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including brokers, claims adjusters, and risk engineers, to develop and maintain strong relationships and ensure excellent customer service.
• Staying up-to-date on industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory developments, and making recommendations for underwriting guidelines and procedures.
• Attending industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to promote our company's products and services, establish new connections, and strengthen existing relationships.

• College degree or equivalent work experience preferred, CPCU designation a plus.
• 5+ years of experience underwriting commercial casualty accounts with experience in the manufacturing, habitational, and hospitality industries preferred.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to evaluate complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong relationships with wholesale brokers, preferably in the Chicago area
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize as appropriate.
• Demonstrated desire and commitment to continually learn, accept new challenges, and strive for personal improvement/growth utilizing internal and external continuing education avenues.
• Ability to travel as necessary to producer marketing visits and corporate meetings/seminars.

• 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 programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• A core C&F tenet is owning your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
• We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community