Workforce Insurance Underwriters Signs Agreement with United States Fire Insurance Company to Underwrite Occupational Accident and Related Lines of Insurance

Workforce Insurance Underwriters Signs Agreement with United States Fire Insurance Company to Underwrite Occupational Accident and Related Lines of Insurance


April 4th, 2023


JACKSONVILLE, FL — Workforce Insurance Underwriters, LLC, a Managing General Underwriter (MGU) focused on Trucking and Owner Operator lines of business, announced today that it has signed an underwriting management agreement with United States Fire Insurance Company, which operates under the registered trademark of Crum & Forster and has an AM Best rating of A (“Excellent”).

Workforce Insurance Underwriters offers Occupational Accident, Contingent Liability, Workers Compensation, Non-Trucking Liability, and Physical Damage lines of insurance through specialist Retail Insurance Agents.


“I am excited to represent Crum & Forster once again,” said James M. Obregon, President of Workforce Insurance Underwriters.  “This time we are focused on small Motor Carrier fleets with 1 to 30 Owner Operators - a large segment of the marketplace that is in dire need of improved risk management solutions and services."


Susan Silfen, Executive Vice President of Crum & Forster A&H: “Working with James once more is an exciting prospect - our past collaboration was incredibly successful, resulting in profitable underwriting for Crum & Forster.  We're delighted to be supporting Workforce Insurance Underwriters on their mission to revolutionize the small fleet sector.”


About Workforce Insurance Underwriters:



Founded in Jacksonville, FL in 2023, James M. Obregon and his experienced team opened the doors to Workforce Insurance Underwriters with a focus on providing Owner Operator lines of insurance within the Trucking industry.  With an eye for innovation and growth potential, this forward-thinking organization is actively crafting new insurance products and approaches while expanding into untapped markets.


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About Crum & Forster Accident & Health:



Crum & Forster,* rated A (Excellent) by AM Best (2022), is a national commercial property and casualty group of insurance companies wholly owned by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.  Since 2000, Crum & Forster’s Accident & Health Division 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, our ability to provide international Accident & Health solutions through our Cayman Island captive facility as well as through various partnerships within the Fairfax family demonstrates our dedication to providing alternative strategies in an ever-changing insurance market.


*C&F and Crum & Forster are registered trademarks of United States Fire Insurance Company.


Media Contacts:
Cameron A. Obregon
Marketing Manager
marketing@workforceins.com

Hallie Harenski
SVP C&F Corporate Communications
mediainquiries@cfins.com


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