Crum & Forster · 3 weeks ago
Underwriting Assistant - GL and Excess - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry Level
$36K/yr - $68K/yrCrum & Forster is a well-established insurance company providing specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products. The Underwriting Assistant will support the underwriting departments by providing pre-quote transaction support, processing bind orders, and ensuring accurate policy issuance while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Property & Casualty InsuranceHealthcareCommercial InsuranceHealth CareInsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Validate data entry into underwriting workbooks and systems, such as auto classification, GL classification, schedule of underlying, and losses
Assist in the verification of proper documentation regarding coverage and limits prior to completing transactions
Communicate, as needed, with producers to obtain information required to complete transactions
Review and process bind orders, ensuring all required information is complete and accurate prior to policy issuance
Utilize various internal systems to complete policy drafting, verify data accuracy of drafted policy, approve policy drafts within authority, set-up within our internal electronic document management system, and follow-up for underwriter approval for accounts outside authority
Complete booking of premium within appropriate system, and confirm premium posted properly
Issue approved policies, perform review of underlying policies, report policy data to third party reporting agencies such as the Workers Compensation bureaus and the Department of Motor Vehicles, and resolve criticisms from those reporting agencies in a timely manner
Process post-bind transactions, including subjectivity and inspection follow-up, endorsements, cancellations, and reinstatements
Communicate and collaborate with other departments within the corporation to answer policy questions, resolve issues, and identify ways to streamline processes
Assist with special projects, upon request
Performs all other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong expertise in surplus lines policy issuance and post-bind operations
High school diploma/GED required
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. Ensuring all information is complete, correct, and compliant with company standards
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. This includes asking clarifying questions, and providing updates
Collaborating with underwriters, other assistants, and cross-functional teams to achieve departmental goals. Willingness to share information, support teammates, and contribute to a positive and productive work environment
Provides quality and timely service to internal and external customers
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint, as well as other internet-based technologies required by the role
Exceptional attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment to meet SLAs
Preferred
College degree preferred
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. 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
Company
Crum & Forster
Crum & Forster specializes in commercial insurance, claims, risk assessments as well as accident and health insurance.
Founded in 1822
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
11%
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Accounting and Finance
Engineering and Development
Management and Executive
Marketing
Legal and Compliance
Product Management
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (2)
2025 (7)
2024 (10)
2023 (3)
2022 (12)
2021 (9)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Thomas
Senior Vice President - Head of Surety Claims
David Webb
Senior Vice President, C&F Stop Loss
Recent News
2026-04-01
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