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: www.cfins.com.

Actuary – Executive Risk – (Morristown, Jersey City, or Remote)

The Commercial Lines & Executive Risk Division is seeking an innovative and solutions-oriented actuary to join our team in support of the Executive Lines profit center. The ideal candidate will bring a strong actuarial background in executive lines pricing, knowledge of industry and market dynamics, and a passion for advancing pricing sophistication. We are looking for a proactive self-starter who can understand evolving business needs and provide actionable insights that empower leadership to focus on broader strategic priorities.

In this role, you will play a key part in pricing activities for Cyber, Tech E&O, Professional Liability, and Management Liability lines of business, collaborating closely with the leadership teams for each. Your primary responsibilities will include enhancing pricing sophistication, monitoring portfolio performance, and developing strategies to drive profitable growth.

This position reports to the Actuarial AVP for the division and provides an opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment with the benefits of a smaller organization backed by the security, stability, and opportunity of a large conglomerate, Fairfax - one of the largest P&C insurers in the United States. 

What you will do:

• Perform profitability studies, rate monitoring, and trend analyses
• Develop, maintain, review, update, and enhance rating models
• Assist in the planning and execution of pricing and underwriting strategies
• Analyze book results to help identify outliers in performance and opportunities for growth
• Leverage vendor models to monitor Cyber aggregations and tail risk
• Participate in the development of new products and provide due diligence on new business opportunities
• Produce relevant monthly/quarterly/annual reports as required
• Train underwriters on pricing and benchmarking tools
• Operate as an effective team member by supporting colleagues and contributing in the delivery and achievement of overall team and business objectives
• Become a technical expert and trusted advisor for underwriters/management on actuarial and insurance-related matters
• Keep up-to-date on industry best practices, new initiatives, market trends, and changes in regulatory requirements
• Support the centralized regulatory services group as needed for product initiatives

What you will bring to C&F:

• Experience in Executive Risk lines (Cyber, D&O, and/or E&O) strongly preferred
• 6+ years of P&C Actuarial Pricing experience
• BS in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance, Economics, or related major
• ACAS/FCAS credentials preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office products as well as SQL and R
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and in writing
• The ability to clearly explain actuarial results and drivers to business partners
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and in a group setting
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines
• Compliance with all C&F policies and procedures
• Positive “do what it takes” attitude

• 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

If you require special accommodations, please let us know. 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 accommodations, please let us know. Belonging at C&F, is a mindset. It’s about fostering a culture of inclusion and connection, where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive and where our social impact efforts help strengthen the communities where we live and work.

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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 $95,600.00 to a maximum of $179,600.00. 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.

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