VP, Underwriting Manager, Special Risk

The A&H SBU takes a forward-thinking, flexible approach to solutions that span a robust slate of products tailored to needs in Special Risk, International Travel Medical, retail and wholesale Travel, Occupational & Alternative Risk, and Pet insurance. At year-end 2025, the SBU recorded $1.4B in gross premium written.

• Drive profitability, retention, and written premium goals for the department
• Make independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority and maintain proper file documentation
• Assist in developing annual business goals for assigned agents/producers
• Responsible for analyzing results and maintaining accountability of agency partners within the department
• Lead a high-performing and technically strong UW team through clear communication, delegation, mentoring, and ongoing professional growth and development. Continue to develop their sales orientation, negotiation, and refine effectiveness when representing C&F and managing risk.
• Drive business results and team results through accountability
• Remain current with market trends, competitive landscape, and identify emerging threats and opportunities to the department
• Has an in-depth knowledge of department products and services
• Clearly articulate the department’s value proposition
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership in the development of strategic planning
• Perform Underwriting Audits, and evaluate portfolio performance based upon profitability metrics, overseeing execution to ensure alignment with business unit objectives
• Attend any necessary due diligence review for new MGUs
• Participate in training and initiatives
• Onboard new clients and/or new accounts
• Manage the reinsurance relationships and the process
• Other duties as assigned

• →Strong problem-solving skills
• →Strong risk management and analytical skills
• →Excellent organizational and time management skills
• →Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with brokers, producers and clients
• →Strong verbal and written communication skills
• →Proven leadership ability
• →Exceptional attention to detail
• →Ability to multi-task with an emphasis on quality and customer service

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 15+ years of underwriting experience required
• Experience managing other underwriters
• Underwrite submissions of quotes that may be applicable to the travel, travel medical and blanket accident business segments
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Travel required, 25-30%
• Possesses underwriting and industry designations applicable to SBU desired

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Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws.  Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $138,700 to a maximum of $260,800. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.

• 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. Our Wellness programs focus on your family’s complete wellness, including your physical and mental wellbeing
• A core C&F principle is that you manage your career. To support your development, we have a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including 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.

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