Senior Claims Specialist, Auto Material Damage, Hawaii 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+" (Superior) 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 2025 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: Job Description C&F’s Commercial Lines division delivers specialized insurance solutions for mid-sized and large businesses across a broad range of commercial exposures, management liabilities, and industry segments. Our portfolio includes tailored coverage solutions for General Liability, Commercial Auto, Workers’ Compensation, Property, and Excess Liability, as well as Financial Lines products such as Management Liability, Professional Liability, Cyber, Crime, and Fidelity. With more than 700 employees across the United States, Commercial Lines combines deep underwriting expertise, disciplined risk selection, and the strength of C&F’s national platform. We work closely with our customers and distribution partners to provide responsive service, thoughtful risk solutions, and the confidence to navigate complex business challenges. Crum & Forster is seeking an experienced claims professional to join our dynamic team as an Auto Material Damage Specialist. In this role, you will manage an assigned inventory of claims arising primarily from Personal Lines Auto, Garage keepers Liability, and Commercial Auto Liability policies. You will handle claims within established authority levels and under the appropriate level of supervision. Based on business needs, the position will report to an assigned Manager and Vice President. This is a remote position, but candidate must be located in Hawaii. What you will do for C&F: Receives claims assignments, verifies and determines applicability of coverage. Determines the method and extent of investigation for each claim as required by company Best Practices. Reviews and manages outstanding files, as assigned, for adequacy and timeliness of investigation, evaluation and reserve and maintains a timely diary for each case. Evaluates and adjusts claims within the adjuster's authority level. Reports directly on technical matters to supervisor and management. Evaluates and manages auto material damage claims, determines future course of handling and proper method of disposition, including total loss handling. Consults with the claim manager on those claims in which assistance and consultation is needed, as well as on those claims which exceed assigned authority. Assesses recovery potential and is responsible for the development of information required to successfully pursue recovery. Participate in quarterly claim reviews and follow all claim handling requirements for special handling accounts. Accountable for the equitable and prompt adjustment and management of assigned claims to disposition in accordance with Best Practices. Responsible for providing superior customer service to all agents, insureds, and others encountered during the claims handling process. What you will bring to C&F: Three plus years of experience handling auto material damage claims. A college degree is preferred. Insurance designations or related coursework are a plus. A current Hawaii adjuster license is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to follow departmental policies, procedures, and authority levels in support of C&F’s risk management controls. What C&F will bring to you 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 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 accommodations, 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 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 $53,200.00 to a maximum of $100,000.00. 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. #LI-AV1 #LI-Remote #J-18808-Ljbffr