Account Specialist, Direct Employer Stop Loss - Phoenix, AZ or Remote

Crum & Forster Company Overview:

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 A&H MBU takes a full-spectrum approach to designing and servicing a robust slate of products tailored to needs in Employer Stop Loss, Excess Medical, Life, and Ancillary and Supplemental benefits. Our diversified business model includes program partnerships as well as direct sales in Employer Stop Loss. At year-end 2022, the MBU recorded $687M in gross premium written.

Information about the Role, Line of Business and Team:

The Account Specialist acts as a support to the Account Manager for our external producers during the implementation processes, including various aspects of policy issuance, compliance, premium and client management.  This is a key role in assisting in the process of onboarding new groups successfully.

What you will do:

• Assist with the implementation of new and renewal sold cases; work with Account Management to ensure all items needed to implement a case are received in a timely manner
• Work with Account Managers to ensure all policy documents are complient and provide policy level
• Coordinate heavily with Account Managers and Sales team to ensure proper set up and contact management
• Aid in completion of producer RFIs and work with other departments to help complete the RFI
• Obtain an in-depth knowledge of department products and services, as well as clearly articulate the department’s value proposition
• Communicate with external producers to coordinate receipt of any missing RFP elements
• Create shell in underwriting system and populate RFP data accordingly
• Participate in training and initiatives, and projects when required
• Other duties as assigned

What YOU will bring to C&F:

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, to manage and service a significant block of business
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with brokers, producers, clients and junior team members
• Great understanding of the claims, underwriting, sales, premium, and implementation process at an insurance company to be able to anticipate our clients’ needs and answer questions

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience required
• 2-3 years data entry and data management experience preferred (ESL experience a plus)
• Strong working knowledge of both Microsoft Office suite as well as an aptitude to learn new programs

• 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 tenant 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:

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 a special accommodation, 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 $37,900.00 to a maximum of $71,200.00. 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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