Crum & Forster
Crum & Forster
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
Healthcare InsuranceInsurance
Crum & Forster is a U.S. property and casualty insurance company offering specialty and standard commercial lines through admitted and surplus lines insurers. Its business spans a diversified specialty platform, including insurance products and services focused on commercial risk, claims, and risk engineering. Established in 1822, the company reported $5.3 billion in written premiums in 2023 and holds an A.M. Best financial strength rating of A (Excellent). Crum & Forster employs more than 2,000 people across the United States and is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, a group engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance.

Director of Underwriting, Sharing Economy (Remote) - Crum & Forster

Lead Sharing Economy underwriting at Crum & Forster, overseeing underwriters, complex auto liability exposures, broker partnerships, and profitable specialty insurance growth.

Description

  • Direct underwriting for the Standard Accounts Sharing Economy business unit
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of underwriters
  • Underwrite and oversee complex auto liability risks alongside related general liability and excess liability exposures
  • Evaluate new and renewal business across pricing, structure, terms, conditions, and retentions
  • Act as a referral resource for complex coverage, pricing, and underwriting matters
  • Analyze and contribute to manuscript forms and customized policy language
  • Set underwriting strategy to support profitable portfolio growth
  • Collaborate with retail and wholesale brokers on new and renewal opportunities
  • Partner with claims, legal, actuarial, product, and other internal teams
  • Promote consistency and clarity in a coverage area shaped by nuanced and evolving risks

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of underwriting experience, ideally in commercial casualty, commercial auto, or specialty lines
  • Proven experience handling complex liability risks and non-standard exposures
  • Advanced technical coverage expertise, including manuscript forms and customized policy wording
  • Background managing or mentoring underwriting professionals
  • Comfort working through ambiguity and changing risk considerations
  • Strong communication, judgment, and decision-making abilities
  • Experience with Transportation Network Company, Delivery Network Company, or Autonomous Vehicle risks is preferred but not required
  • Strong underwriting and coverage analysis capabilities
  • Ability to interpret and develop manuscript policy language
  • Effective people leadership and coaching skills
  • Sound judgment when managing complex, evolving situations
  • Ability to balance growth objectives, risk selection, and profitability
  • Skilled relationship management with retail and wholesale brokers

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Generous employer 401(k) match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching
  • Generous paid time off
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Wellness programs supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Support for industry certifications and professional training
  • Dynamic, ambitious, collaborative work environment
  • Matching donation program
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Employee-led corporate giving program
  • Equal employment opportunity and an inclusive workplace

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