Underwriting Assistant - GL and Excess - Remote

About the role

Crum & Forster Company provides property & casualty, accident & health, specialty and standard commercial lines insurance solutions. Founded in 1720, the company is headquartered in the United States and operates in India. Known for its strong financial standing and commitment to employee welfare, Crum & Forster is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings.

Responsibilities

• Support the business strategies and activities of the underwriting departments
• Provide underwriting with pre-quote transaction support, including data entry and documentation verification
• Avoid errors in data entry and ensure proper documentation of coverage and limits
• Communicate with producers to gather necessary information for transactions
• Complete bind orders, ensuring all required information is complete and accurate
• Utilize internal systems to draft and verify policy data, and follow up for underwriter approval
• Process post-bind transactions, including subjectivity and inspection follow-up, endorsements, cancellations, and reinstatements
• Contribute to the team environment by communicating and collaborating with other departments, assisting with special projects, and sharing information
• Ensure all information is complete, correct, and compliant with company standards
• Provide quality and timely service to internal and external customers

Requirements

• Strong expertise in surplus lines policy issuance and post-bind operations
• High school diploma/GED required, college degree preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to take initiative
• Solid computer skills including Word, Excel, E-mail & Internet Based Technology
• Excellent math and data analysis skills; comfortable interpreting and manipulating report data
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and move quickly from one project to another
• Ability to review and interpret complex data
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify discrepancies and resolve issues
• High level of accuracy in reviewing documents, entering data, and processing of transactions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in surplus lines policy issuance and post-bind operations
• High school diploma/GED required, college degree preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to take initiative
• Solid computer skills including Word, Excel, E-mail & Internet Based Technology
• Excellent math and data analysis skills; comfortable interpreting and manipulating report data
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and move quickly from one project to another
• Ability to review and interpret complex data
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify discrepancies and resolve issues
• High level of accuracy in reviewing documents, entering data, and processing of transactions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skills

• Expertise in surplus lines policy issuance and post-bind operations
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint
• Excellent math and data analysis skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy in reviewing documents 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
• Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision
• Programs focused on your whole family’s wellness, including physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
• Tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications, and professional training
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun, and exciting work environment
• 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

Not specified