Description
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 2500 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 for four years running, including the 2025-2026 Great Place to Work® Award for our employee-first focus and our steadfast commitment to diversity, equity and Inclusion. In addition to also winning Fortune’s Best Places to Work for Parents.
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
Information about the Role, Line of Business and Team:
The Corporate Events Director role works with the VP, Events & Sponsorships and the Marketing & Corporate Communications team to support the C&F HR team to develop, produce, execute and manage internal employee focused events.
What will you do:
Engage and manage strategic internal events which meet the needs, budget and objectives of the Corporate HR team
Build trust and credibility for the Events & Sponsorships function across C&F businesses by developing strong client relationships and executing with excellence
Deliver planning and idea creation through successful events, understanding client goals and helping to develop goals into ideas that move the business needle and raise C&F’s profile as an employer of choice
Manage and create events through Cvent registration sites, surveys, mobile event apps/attendee hub, reporting, budgeting, post-event details and more
Engage Corporate Communications and Marketing team to support design, marketing and messaging, PR and digital assets, helping deliver connected marketing, as needed. Manage these deliverables and timelines.
Work with internal business leads to capture ROI/ROE via Salesforce, Surveys, and other C&F platforms (connecting the dots)
Manage vendor relationships and invoices throughout the planning lifecycle
Source and manage new vendors, working closely with procurement and other approved methods
Assist with new requests for custom promotional items as needed
Manage a calendar of meetings and initiatives per calendar year
What YOU will bring to C&F:
Ability to manage multiple projects independently
Flexibility to work within different budgets and flex to the needs of different audiences
Ability to negotiate and deliver maximum corporate value in negotiating contracts and agreements
A proactive attitude with a responsive and client-focused nature
A sense of urgency, detail-oriented, and the ability to prioritize
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while managing multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to use creative and critical thinking to identify and solve problems
Demonstrated ability to work with change and ambiguity
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to think outside the box
Strong organization, planning, project management, and time management skills
Excellent collaboration, relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to function autonomously and effectively
Understanding of corporate culture and ability to work well across organizational lines
Drive and role model C&F values and core competencies
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required
10+ years of overall related experience
5-10+ years’ experience as a Corporate Event Planner, focused on internal events
Experience in managing events of all sizes and ability to manage smaller budget events with creativity and willingness to work hands on
Knowledge in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.
Cvent knowledge, super user desired
Knowledge of CRM platforms (Salesforce) and Constant Contact, or other email distribution platforms a plus
Must be willing to work a minimum of 3 days per week in the Morristown, NJ office location and be onsite for all employee events
Ability to travel 5-10%, domestic
Certified Meeting Professional designation a plus
Previous experience working with Corporate Social Responsibility and/or Employee Resource Groups a plus
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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. Belonging at C&F, is a mindset. It’s about fostering a culture of inclusion and connection, where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive and where our social impact efforts help strengthen the communities where we live and work.
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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 $100,700 to a maximum of $147,700. 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.
