Remote Insurance Risk Engineer Jobs in Rutherford, NJ

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: www.cfins.com.
Job Description
C&F (Crum & Forster) is a leading national property & casualty insurance company with a large, diversified specialty platform. With deep roots going back to 1822, we recently celebrated our 200th anniversary and we are even more excited about our future. Our most valuable asset is our people - 2000+ employees, and growing, in locations throughout the United States - committed to delivering customized products with superior customer service.
From our parent company, Fairfax, to our C&F leadership, a philosophy of balance allows our employees to participate fully at work, in their communities, and have plenty of time to enjoy their family and personal lives.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Transportation Risk Engineer (or Fleet Safety Professional) specializing in auto liability risk management to join our Risk Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing risks associated with light vehicle fleets, heavy vehicle fleets, and mixed vehicle fleets. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience with managing telematics data, dash camera data, driver coaching initiatives, and related technologies. This role involves evaluating and mitigating risks, developing safety protocols, and providing expert guidance to our clients to ensure the safe and efficient operation of their fleets. This role will be dedicated to our Transportation & Sharing Economy division - including primary truck insureds, excess truck insureds, ride share platforms, tow truck operations, peer-to-peer rental apps, and various other auto exposures in the gig economy and/or specialty auto space.
What you will do for C&F:

• Able to effectively engage with clients in order to promote C&F's capabilities while displaying a culture of proactive safety management.
• Strong knowledge of telematics systems and ability to assist clients with implementation, monitoring and reporting.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for clients, identifying potential hazards and recommending appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to clients on best practices for fleet management, including vehicle maintenance, driver training, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with underwriting and claims teams to analyze loss data and identify trends, providing insights to improve risk selection and pricing.
• Conduct on-site surveys and audits of client fleets to assess risk exposures and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Prepare detailed risk assessment reports and presentations for clients, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Individual will work closely with underwriting, data science, and the actuarial team to steer improvements within the customer base.
• Stay current with industry trends/news and communicate the information with key stakeholders.
• Develop strong working relationships with all levels of colleagues including senior leadership.

What you will bring to C&F:

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience preferred, either insurance or transportation industries.
• In-depth knowledge of risk assessment techniques, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements related to commercial auto fleets
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, time management and organizational capabilities with a strong customer service focus while building solid relationships.
• Ability to multitask and function in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Strong work ethic, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong customer service and relationship building skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Will abide by departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with C&F's risk management controls.
• Professional certifications such as ARM (Associate in Risk Management) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) are preferred but not required.
• Ability to travel as needed, up to 40%, to conduct on-site surveys and client meetings.

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 $71,300.00 to a maximum of $134,000.00. 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.