LaunchPAD Trainee

Crum & Forster•Morristown, NJ

12d•$56,200 - $82,400•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a recent college graduate interested in a career in the insurance industry but have no experience, no sense of what that career path might look like, and no idea of how to get started? Consider applying for the LaunchPAD training program, offered by the Surplus & Specialty division of Crum & Forster, a national Property & Casualty insurance company, which achieved $1.5 billion in annual gross written premium in 2024. In business for over 200 years, C&F is one of our country’s oldest and most recognized insurance companies – named to Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Millennials list and as a Great Place to Work, among other honors. Just as the name suggests, LaunchPAD is designed to give your insurance career a turbo launch. Created by industry experts, you will be learning from the best in the business, with a “buffet” teaching approach that gives you a taste of various disciplines (Operations, Data Science, Actuarial, Legal), although the heavy focus will be in the areas of Underwriting and Claims. You will gain practical knowledge of the insurance industry, positioning you with a great foundation for a career in insurance, with a job when the program is over. 2026 will mark our Third LaunchPAD cohort. Graduates of our first and second cohorts have been making an impact and have been very successful at advancing up the career ladder at Crum & Forster. After a series of interviews, the 2026 cohort will be selected. Then, starting in July 2026 and running through September 2026, the majority of your learning experience is delivered in Crum & Forster’s state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey (only a one-hour ride to New York City). You will learn from insurance leaders while rotating through the various business segments and departments of Crum & Forster. Depending upon available space and opportunities, the program may also include brief learning rotations in other offices around the country (housing and flights included).

Requirements

Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree.
3.5 Cumulative GPA minimum.
A minimum of one completed internship or co-op experience.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to multitask.
Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel.
Strong work ethic, communication and negotiation skills.
Strong customer service and relationship building skills.
Must be a team player.

Responsibilities

Participate in a mix of classroom learning, online courses and real-time, practical on the job training with experts from across the country.
Build knowledge of the Insurance Industry and Surplus and Specialty lines.
Develop strong working relationships with all levels of colleagues including senior leadership.
Identify, evaluate and analyze insurance risks.
Own the experience and give it your best shot. The more you put into it, the more you will get out of it.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary.
Paid scheduled vacation days.
Lodging and airfare for the length of the program.
Full benefits package (healthcare, 401k, stock purchase plan, matching charitable donations, wellness program, etc.).
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