Underwriting Assistant – GL and Excess

Crum & Forster

Underwriting Assistant providing pre-quote transaction support and managing post-bind operations at Crum & Forster. Collaborating across departments to ensure quality and compliance in policy issuance.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36,000 - $67,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide underwriting with pre-quote transaction support
Validate data entry into underwriting workbooks and systems
Assist in the verification of proper documentation regarding coverage and limits
Communicate, as needed, with producers to obtain information required to complete transactions
Review and process bind orders
Utilize various internal systems to complete policy drafting
Complete booking of premium within appropriate system
Issue approved policies
Perform review of underlying policies, report policy data to third party reporting agencies
Process post-bind transactions, including subjectivity and inspection follow-up, endorsements, cancellations, and reinstatements
Contribute to the Crum & Forster team environment and continuous improvement philosophy
Assist with special projects, upon request

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong expertise in surplus lines policy issuance and post-bind operations
High school diploma/GED required, College degree preferred.
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.
Willingness to share information, support teammates, and contribute to a positive 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
Focus on the whole family’s wellness, including physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training
A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
Spirit of social and community responsibility

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entrypolicy draftingpremium bookingpost-bind operationsdata analysisdocument reviewtransaction processingdiscrepancy resolutioncompliance verificationreport interpretation

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsinitiativeproblem-solvingaccuracycommunication skillsteam collaborationcustomer serviceadaptabilitytime management