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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.

Approaching $4 billion in written premium as of 2021, C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) by A.M. Best.

C&F is proud of its superior customer service platform and its claims and risk engineering services are recognized as among the best in the industry.

Our most valuable asset is our people 3000+ employees, and growing, in locations throughout the United States. The company is increasingly winning recognition as a great place to work, earning workplace and wellness awards.

C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings, a global organization with $23.8 billion in revenue.

For more information about Crum & Forster, please visit our website: www.cfins.com .

Information about the Role, Line of Business and Team:

Vice President Seneca Inland Marine

Looking for a self-starter with broad experience in Inland Marine underwriting, operations, understanding the integration of actuarial and claims into the process of understand the profitability of an insurance division. This role is responsible for overseeing a national Inland Marine team of underwriters, handling account referrals, marketing to our key producers, profitability growing the book and being a point of contact for conflict resolution. This position requires a great deal of underwriting acumen and relationship management skills.

Primary Location: Boston, MA

What you will do:

• Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute a business plan in collaboration with senior management to attain profitable growth in line with the companys overall strategy.
• Proactively manage and monitor results and key metrics to achieve set goals.
• Lead and manage a team of underwriters, coach and develop the staff
• Manage the performance management process for this profit center.
• Handle the referral process for this profit center, managing risks within authority and referring risks outside of authority to senior management as appropriate.
• Develop and manage producer relationships.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities within scope.
• Lines of business underwritten include: Inland Marine and some ancillary related property
• Has an in-depth knowledge of company products and services.
• Can clearly articulate Senecas value proposition and underwriting appetite.
• Participate in training and initiatives to develop knowledge base.
• May participate in projects.
• Travel up to 33%.
• Other duties as assigned.

What YOU will bring to C&F:

• Self-starter with strong leadership skills
• The candidate(s) to have at least 15 years professional experience both internally and externally for insurance companies
• Broad experience in Inland Marine underwriting
• Established national broker relationships within Inland Marine/Property lines
• The candidate(s) to be a seasoned underwriter that have been tried and tested in the marketplace and internally with actuarial, claims and operations with a pure understanding of the insurance industry.
• Been there and done that and learned from it a few times.
• Excellent problem solving/decision making skills with the ability to influence others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid customer service and relationship building skills..
• A proven team player with a drive to succeed.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to develop new business relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications.
• College degree or equivalent required; preferably in risk management, engineering or hard science.
• CPCU and/or other insurance designations highly desired.

• 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 familys 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

At C&F you will BELONG

We value inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

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