Business Analyst - Actuarial (Morristown, NJ/Hybrid or 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" (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.

Job Description

As a member of the Corporate Actuarial Department (MIS Group), this position works directly with Actuarial, Financial, Claims, Underwriting, Marketing, and IT to provide data support, reports, and general system expertise.The Business Analyst must be able to analyze business requirements, convert specifications, and develop effective solutions.  The analyst must be flexible, able to function independently or within a team, able to communicate technical concepts to various audiences, and willing to learn new technologies and business concepts.

What you will do:

• Prepare data and reports in support of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Analyze user requirements and accurately prepare reports/products/analysis using the most efficient tools available
• Assist with corporate systems that are essential for quarterly financial results (i.e. IBNR System and Results Analysis)
• Provide technical guidance or support to team members as needed
• Design/enhance, test, and implement efficient database and reporting systems
• Perform ad-hoc analyses as directed

What you will bring to C&F:

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, or related field
• Programming experience with knowledge of structured programming techniques and demonstrated programming skills is preferred
• Knowledge of insurance and actuarial terminology and concepts is a plus
• Microsoft Excel, Access, and SQL knowledge is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work efficiently and independently with guidance as well as collaboratively.

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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

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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 $56,200 to a maximum of $82,400. 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.