AVP, eRisk​/Cyber Underwriting - Western Region

Crum & Forster Company Overview

Crum & Forster (C&F), founded in 1822, provides specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products through our admitted and surplus lines companies. We are rated  A+ (Superior)  by AM Best and pride ourselves on service excellence. Our claims and risk engineering services are industry‑leading.

With more than 2000 employees across the U.S., we are recognized as a great place to work, earning the 2024 Great Place to Work® Award for our employee‑first focus and commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion.

We are part of Fairfax Financial Holdings, a global, billion‑dollar organization. For more information, visit

We are seeking a West Coast AVP Team Leader for the eRisk underwriting group within the Executive Risk division, located in San Francisco or Los Angeles. The role leads underwriting operations for Technology E&O, Cyber insurance and related products.

• Oversee a team of underwriters to meet budget and production goals.
• Provide training, mentorship and assistance to team members.
• Generate, underwrite and analyze Technology E&O, Cyber and other professional liability products.
• Engage market-facing and production duties within the Executive Risk Division.
• Administer and monitor underwriting rules, guidelines, insurance laws and rating manual rules.
• Develop and maintain agency and broker relationships.
• Maintain, organize and update files.
• Complete projects and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (required).
• 10+ years of underwriting/brokerage experience with professional or management liability products; preferred experience with Technology E&O or Cyber insurance.
• Superior relationship‑building, active listening, needs‑analysis and win‑win negotiating skills.
• Strong presentation skills and a solutions‑and‑service orientation.
• Knowledge of time management.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to assess risk effectively and multi‑task.
• Team‑oriented and collaborative.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new applications.
• Adherence to departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels and risk‑management controls.
• Some travel required.

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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Salary & Benefits

• Annual base pay ranging from $127,000–$238,700 (depending on role and market).
• Competitive compensation package.
• Company car.
• Generous 401(k) employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Comprehensive benefits exceeding health, dental & vision (wellness programs).
• Tuition reimbursement, industry certifications & professional training.
• Dynamic, ambitious, fun, and exciting work environment.
• Social responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities.

Additional benefits include flexible work arrangements and discretionary equity or performance‑based variable pay programs.

Executive

Full‑time

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Insurance