Underwriting Assistant - Hybrid - Crum & Forster

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 October 2022 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: www.cfins.com.

Seneca Insurance is a specialty property and casualty insurer, part of Crum & Forster (Fairfax Financial Holdings, Inc.), which takes a creative and disciplined approach to providing profitable insurance solutions. Our most valuable asset is our staff - 300+ employees, and growing, in locations throughout the United States - committed to delivering customized products with superior customer service. For more information about Seneca, please visit our website:  http://www.cfins.com/seneca/.

The Underwriting Assistant works within a team of underwriters, completes underwriting processes, and communicates with agents and internal departments addressing the needs of the underwriting team.

What you will do for C&F:

• Rating accounts, preparing quotes and completing the binding process for policies and endorsements.
• Order loss control surveys and underwriting reports as directed, documenting the underwriting file accordingly.
• Ensure policy transactions are completed timely and accurately in line with company standards.  Transactions include new business, renewals, endorsements, non-renewals and cancellations.
• Communicate and follow up with producers, as needed, to obtain necessary information prior to and after binding the account.
• Communicate with various departments to respond to policy questions and resolve issues.
• Perform all pre-quote work required by underwriting, i.e., risk meter, ISO, MSB, Web Research, D&B, Mapping (all ancillary resources).
• Issue NONR/Cancellations & Reinstatements in accordance with underwriting & state guidelines  
  (NONR = Notice of Non-Renewal).

What you will bring to C&F:

• Three + years experience commercial property and casualty multi-line rating experience required with an emphasis on property and general liability.
• Knowledge of insurance processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of ISO commercial lines policy rating and issuing transactions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook, Image Right. WINS experience is a big plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication, as well as math skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Ability to follow protocol with an emphasis on quality and customer service.
• Will abide by branch policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with Seneca’s risk control procedures. Additionally, the successful candidate will be highly motivated with a positive outlook, possess a service mindset, and have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• This job is a part of the Atlanta Branch located in Alpharetta, GA

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

We value inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

For California Residents Only:  Information collected and processed as part of your career profile and any job applications you choose to submit are subject to our privacy notices and policies, visit https://www.cfins.com/onlineprivacypolicy/ca/noticeatcollection/ for more information.

Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws. Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $39,200.00 to a maximum of $57,400.00. 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