Intern - IFRS Reporting - Fall​/Winter​/Hybrid

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:

Crum & Forster’s Financial Services Group is seeking a motivated intern to join the IFRS 17 Reporting team. This opportunity is ideal for a college or university student entering their junior or senior year who is interested in gaining hands‑on experience with IFRS 17 and insurance financial reporting. As an intern, you will work with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to support IFRS 17 reporting activities.

Responsibilities will include assisting with documentation, reconciliations, testing, and other tasks that contribute to the reporting process. This role offers valuable exposure to insurance accounting, financial reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration. We are looking for someone who is proactive, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, take ownership of assigned work, and communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Morristown New Jersey or Remote; we currently have a flexible office/remote working arrangement. Some work in the office is anticipated.

• Assist with preparing supporting documentation for reconciliations between IFRS 4 (the previous insurance contracts standard) and IFRS 17
• Coordinate email communications with internal teams to request, track, and follow up on time-sensitive deliverables required to meet reporting deadlines
• Assist senior accountants and management with pulling reports, verifying data accuracy, and identifying discrepancies for further review
• Prepare and maintain quarter-close files to support an accurate and timely close process
• Support testing activities related to system changes and process updates
• Assist with identifying opportunities to automate files and streamline reporting processes using AI and other tools to improve efficiency and reduce preparation time
• Provide support for IFRS 17 reporting to help ensure compliance with accounting requirements and assist with related projects as directed by our parent company, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any of the following:
  Accounting, Finance, or related fields

• Intermediate/Strong excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table, SUMIF)
  • Since many of our tasks rely heavily on Excel, we are seeking candidates with solid Excel skills
• Exposure to AI-enabled tools and a curiosity for applying technology to streamline reporting and workflow processes

• Capable of clearly sharing ideas, asking insightful questions, and providing regular updates both verbally and in writing
• Strong ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members and other departments across the organization
• Open…