[Hiring] Underwriting Assistant @Crum & Forster

Role Description

C&F’s Commercial Lines division delivers specialized insurance solutions for mid-sized and large businesses across a broad range of commercial exposures, management liabilities, and industry segments.

• Portfolio includes tailored coverage solutions for:
  • General Liability
  • Commercial Auto
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Property
  • Excess Liability
  • Financial Lines products such as:
    • Management Liability
    • Professional Liability
    • Cyber
    • Crime
    • Fidelity
• Combines deep underwriting expertise, disciplined risk selection, and the strength of C&F’s national platform.
• Works closely with customers and distribution partners to provide:
  • Responsive service
  • Thoughtful risk solutions
  • Confidence to navigate complex business challenges
• Business Services Group seeks a professional self-starter and resourceful team player to support underwriter desks through:
  • Proactive communication
  • Strong organization skills
  • Collaborative underwriting mindset
• Facilitates efficient workflow to ensure internal and external deadlines are met.
• Manages relationships with agents & wholesalers, peers, and business partners.
• May need to be available for agency visits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in insurance related to rate, quote, and issuance of P&C Insurance preferred.
• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong property knowledge a plus.
• Independently able to assign class codes and handle bureau criticisms.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective communication skills, in person and virtual.
• Able to meet standards set by manager and set high standards for self.
• Capable of working across complex organizations.
• Comfortable with change.
• Demonstrates ability to perform in a business professional manner with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates the ability and drive to seek development opportunities.
• Ability to follow guidelines and best practices, and innovate, with an emphasis on quality and customer service.

Requirements

• Partners with Underwriters to establish support needs for renewals and/or new business policies.
• Prepares documents and participates in pre-renewal meetings.
• Prepares underwriting/pricing exhibits (exposures, experience rating, profit and loss analysis, expense models, updated account information).
• Manages account documentation (proposals, agreement letters, reinsurance contracts, collateral agreements, policy changes, endorsements, cancellations).
• Ensures accurate and timely servicing and billing of accounts.
• Communicates with brokers/agencies, wholesalers, and internal departments.
• Coordinates with Operations Specialist to update internal systems and complete rating.
• Prepares quotes for Underwriters by reviewing exposures and experience rating.
• May complete renewals based on formal guidelines, commonly referred to as "Letter of Authority."
• Provides information for regulatory compliance (statutory filings, proof of insurance, certificates).
• Participates in projects/assignments as requested.

Benefits

• 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, focusing on family wellness.
• Tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications, and professional training available.
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun, and exciting work environment.
• Spirit of social responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and employee-driven corporate giving.