VP & Actuary - A&H - Eatontown, NJ or Remote

Crum & Forster Company Overview Crum & Forster (C&F) provides market leading property & casualty, accident & health, specialty and standard commercial lines insurance solutions. A true underwriting company, we have a 200-year history of helping our customers manage risk with laser-focused expertise, integrity and discipline. Our people are empowered to make decisions and problem-solve with you smartly and swiftly. Our annual gross written premium is 6.2 billion. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A+" (Superior) by AM Best. Our most valuable asset is our people. We have 3000 employees, and locations throughout the United States and India. With our employee-first focus, the Company is consistently recognized as a great place to work, earning multiple workplace and wellness awards, including the Great Place to Work Award, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents, Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials, and many others.C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings. For more information about C&F, please visit our website: Job Description Since 2000, Crum & Forster’s Accident & Health division (A&H) has offered a diverse portfolio of specialty insurance and reinsurance products nationwide. We place a strong focus on product development and creative distribution methods, along with excellent client service and support.In addition to our robust domestic portfolio, which spans both special risk and medical solutions, A&H works on an international basis through various partnerships. Our global capabilities provide our partners with even broader flexibility in underwriting solutions.The qualities and capabilities of Crum & Forster Accident & Health demonstrate our philosophy of building meaningful, long-term partnerships and our dedication to providing alternative strategies in an ever-changing insurance market.The Actuarial department of the Crum & Forster Accident & Health division is looking for a multi-talented individual to join this fast paced, dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment but with the benefits of a smaller organization and the security, stability, and opportunity of a large conglomerate. You will interact directly with all points from senior executives to customers, with visibility throughout the organization and a direct impact on the bottom line.What you will do:LeadershipLeads process improvement and leverage technology solutionsAbility to work collaboratively with business and shared service leaders to support all actuarial aspects.In conjunction with the Chief Actuary sets the mid to long term strategy for the broader Actuarial group and their assigned business units.Provide the leadership necessary to maintain a motivated, productive and competent team through open communication and delegation of responsibilities and authority. Including using performance metrics to track team performance and provide corrective action.Be a team leader and builder who has an eye for talent with the ability to maximize resources and capability to deliver business results.Demonstrate strong mentoring, relationship building, planning and organizational skills.Guide and direct team members in their personal and professional development. Drive performance excellence through goal-setting, quality feedback, and performance appraisals within the team (midyear and annual).Create a working environment where productivity can be sustained and accomplished, and where innovation and personal growth is encouraged and realized.Refer matters beyond limits of authority and expertise to manager for directionDrive and role model the A&H culture, values and C&F core competencies within their teams.Experience AnalysisCreate and maintain profitability analyses and reviews for all product linesAnalyze program experience and develop appropriate corrective actionsCreate analyses for underwriters and senior management in support of new and existing programsAssist in the due diligence of potential new programsAssist underwriting in the preparation of experience rating and provide actuarial guidance on risk selectionPerform ad-hoc analyses as directedCreate, maintain and update existing experience analysis tools and modelsPricing and ReservingDevelop rating support and memorandums for submission to state Department of InsuranceManage and respond to filing objections`Familiarity with state regulations and requirements for rate filingsAnalyze and review industry manualsDevelop underwriting guidelines – credibility tables, completion factors, and experience ratingProduce rating and portfolio management tools for underwritersLeverage internal dashboards to assist underwriters and recommend pricing adjustmentsAssist in the preparation of monthly reserve reviewsPrepare recommendations for reserve changesWhat YOU will bring to C&F:Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and professionallyFlexible and open to an ever-changing, fast-paced environment, based on the value of the business to the division and direction of managerAbility to work effectively and efficiently both independently and in a group in a dynamic environment.Strong research, decision-making, and analytical skillsMeticulous with a high degree of accuracy and ability to multitaskRequirements:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience requiredAt least 15+ years of Actuarial experienceFellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)3+ years prior people management experienceStrong Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Access, and some programming skills (SQL, SAS, VBA)Must abide by departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with C&F’s risk management controlsAbility to travel (20-30%) What C&F will bring to you Competitive compensation packageGenerous 401K employer matchEmployee Stock Purchase plan with employer matchingGenerous Paid Time OffExcellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeingA 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 pathA dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environmentWe 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 BELONGIf 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. 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 $142,900.00 to a maximum of $268,600.00. 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. #LI-BS1#LI-REMOTEJob SummaryJob ID: 2026-4986Category: ActuarialType: RegularDivision: A&H