Licensing Specialist jobs in Youngstown, OH

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 October 2023 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

A Surety Bail Contracting Specialist will provide support for the contracting and licensing group to ensure all processes for new and transitioning agents are completed timely and efficiently.

What you will do:

• Prepare and review contracts and documents to accurately submit for processing.
• Pull background and credit checks on new applicants as directed.
• Maintain data integrity by entering agent records into both Captira and Map My Customer.
• Process electronic and paper state appointments.
• Prepare and distribute Qualifying Powers of Attorneys as requested.
• Process appointment renewals per each states requirements.
• Supply agents with bail related indemnity forms upon request.
• Communicate with clients, the Department of Insurance, and other internal/external contacts.
• Prepare and scan documents into digital files using Image Right.
• Notarize documents upon request.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What you will bring to C&F:

• Proven ability to communicate both verbally and written.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines to complete assigned tasks.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to learn and utilize industry specific software.
• Will abide by departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with 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

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 accommodation, please let us know.

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 $34,800.00 to a maximum of $58,000.00. 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.

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