Senior Underwriter – Commercial Surety

Crum & Forster

Senior Underwriter handling Commercial Surety product underwriting contributing to business growth and profitability. Developing and maintaining broker relationships in the Upper Midwest region of the United States.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $74,900 - $140,700 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

risk selectionpricingretentionprofitabilityunderwriting rulesinsurance lawsanalytical skillssales mindsetbusiness developmentcommercial surety

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsanalytical thinkingorganizational skillstime managementgoal-orientedinitiativeresilienceentrepreneurial spirit

Tools & Technologies

underwriting systemsanalysis systemsdesktop systemsMicrosoft OfficeCRM softwaredata analysis toolsreporting toolscommunication platformsbusiness relationship management toolspipeline management tools

Industry Keywords

commercial insurancerisk assessmentbroker relationshipscustomer relationshipsbusiness goalsbudget objectivesinsurance guidelinessubmissions analysisaccount managementexposure surveys

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability within scope of authority and per divisional objectives
Receives and analyzes submissions, assesses risk quality and determines terms in accordance with company guidelines
Applies underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations
Makes recommendations on risks over authority
Enters, maintains and monitors accounts using underwriting, analysis, and desktop systems
Uses independent judgment and initiative to support business goals
Prepares effective internal and external communications on underwriting issues
Develops a book of commercial surety business with select brokers/agents and maintains effective business relationships with external customers in order to attract and retain profitable business
Visits producers and principals in order to retain existing accounts, survey exposures, build and maintain business relationships, and develop new opportunities in support of divisional objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of commercial experience is required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required, preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field
Must have strong communication skills to build and leverage excellent customer relationships and to successfully market products
Sales mindset for creating and following through on pipeline opportunities that contribute to new business goals and budget objectives
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
An ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions
A high energy, self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit
Demonstrates solid time, organizational, and desk management skills
Goal-oriented mind set, delivers on goals and objectives
Microsoft Office experience and the ability to learn new applications are a must
Travel and a valid driver's license required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry related certifications and professional training available to you
A spirit of social responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee driven corporate giving