Underwriting Operations Specialist - Remote

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" (Excellent) 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 2024 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:

The Operations Specialist will learn various rating functions & processes in order to support Underwriting with critical data necessary for their risk pricing process. They will review, analyze and prepare rating for multiple lines of business. An Operations Specialist will develop their knowledge through self-study courses and formal rating training.

What you will do for C&F:

• Ensure policy transactions are rated, booked, invoiced and issued accurately and meet the corporate time service standards. Such transactions may be quotes, new business, renewals, endorsements and cancellations.
• Screen transactions to determine proper processing. Refer transactions to underwriters that require their approval, complete transactions directly if within delegated authority limits.
• Assist in quality verification of all policy transactions, processes and procedures.
• Report policy data to third party reporting agencies such as ePlace Registration.
• Communicate, as needed, with Accounting and Audit to answer policy questions and resolve issues.
• Work with system support to test releases when the verification of successful programming involves a review of the production environment.
• Electronically print documents into the imaging system, page mark and label the documents appropriately adhering to the corporate protocols.
• Loss intake and claims support.

What you will bring to C&F:

• Insurance policy processing experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred;
  High school diploma/GED required.
• Detail oriented with the ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to follow protocol with an emphasis on quality and customer service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) and other software applications.
• Excellent organizational, prioritizing, and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills in person and over the phone.
• Will abide by departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with C&F's risk management controls.

• Additionally, the successful candidate will be highly motivated with a positive mindset, possess an entrepreneurial spirit, have a service mentality, and be comfortable in a fast paced environment.

• 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

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