Underwriting Assistant

Crum & Forster Company Overview

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. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A+" (Superior) by AM Best and is proud of our superior customer service platform. Our claims and risk engineering services are recognized as among the best in the industry.

Our most valuable asset is our people: more than 2000 employees in locations throughout the United States. The company is increasingly winning recognition as a great place to work, earning several workplace and wellness awards, including the 2025 Great Place to Work® Award for our employee-first focus and our steadfast commitment to diversity, equity and Inclusion.

C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings, a global, billion dollar organization.  For more information about Crum & Forster, please visit our website: www.cfins.com.

Job Description

The S&S Sharing Economy Underwriting Assistant supports the underwriting business by providing Pre- and Post-Quote transaction support, ensuring data accuracy, and facilitating efficient policy processing. This role is integral to maintaining high service standards and operational excellence within the department.

What you will do for C&F:

Pre Quote Support

• Validate data entry in underwriting workbooks and systems (e.g., auto classification, GL classification, schedule of underlying, and losses).
• Assist in verifying proper documentation regarding coverage and limits prior to transaction completion.
• Communicate with customers to obtain required information for transaction processing.

Post-Bind Transaction Management

• Utilize internal systems to draft policies, verify data accuracy, and manage document setup.
• Follow up with underwriters for approval on accounts/transactions outside authority.
• Issue and mail approved Policies; ensure premium booking in the appropriate system(s).
• Review underlying policies, report policy data to third-party agencies (e.g., Departments of Motor Vehicles), and resolve agency feedback promptly.
• Process post-bind transactions, including endorsements, cancellations, and reinstatements.

Team Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with other departments to resolve policy questions, address issues, and streamline processes.
• Partner with system support to test system releases and verify programming changes in production environment.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

What you will bring to C&F:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Prior insurance or underwriting support experience is required.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Organizational skills and ability to take initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet-based Technology.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

What C&F will bring to you

• 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 family’s 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

If you require special accommodations, please let us know. 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 accommodations, please let us know

 For California Residents Only:  Information collected and processed as part of your career profile and any job applications you choose to submit are subject to our privacy notices and policies, visit https://www.cfins.com/onlineprivacypolicy/ca/noticeatcollection/  for more information.

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 $36,000.00 to a maximum of $67,800.00. 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.

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