Underwriting Assistant

About the role

Crum & Forster Company provides property & casualty, accident & health, specialty and standard commercial lines insurance solutions. Founded in 1821, the company has a strong financial strength rating of "A+" (Superior) by AM Best and is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings. It has 3000 employees across the U.S. and India, with a focus on empowering its employees to make decisions and solve problems efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support the underwriting departments with pre-quote transaction support, including data entry and verification.
• Assist in the completion of transactions, including binding orders, policy drafting, and post-bind transactions.
• Contribute to the team environment by communicating with other departments, answering policy questions, resolving issues, and identifying process improvements.
• Review and report on key reports and ensure compliance with company standards.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in surplus lines policy issuance and post-bind operations.
• A high school diploma or GED, with a college degree preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to take initiative.
• Solid computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent math and data analysis skills, comfortable interpreting and manipulating report data.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• High level of accuracy in reviewing documents, entering data, and processing transactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in surplus lines policy issuance and post-bind operations.
• A high school diploma or GED, with a college degree preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to take initiative.
• Solid computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent math and data analysis skills, comfortable interpreting and manipulating report data.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• High level of accuracy in reviewing documents, entering data, and processing transactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

• Expertise in surplus lines policy issuance and post-bind operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• High level of accuracy in reviewing documents, entering data, and processing transactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Generous 401K employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Comprehensive benefits focusing on physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications, and professional training.
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun, and exciting work environment.
• A commitment to equal employment opportunity and diversity.
• A matching donation program and volunteer opportunities.
• An employee-driven corporate giving program.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Full-time position.