Specialty market · we shop it AM Best A+ (Superior/Excellent)

Crum & Forster

Crum & Forster is a diversified specialty insurer and one of the oldest in the U.S., part of Fairfax Financial. It writes a range of specialty and management lines, including EPLI, with appetite for program and niche business.

Financial strength

AM Best A+ · XV

Parent

Fairfax Financial

Headquarters

Morristown, NJ

Founded

1822

EPLI appetite

Specialty and program business, niche classes, and accounts that fit its industry programs. Mid-market oriented with strong specialty depth.

SpecialtyProgramsNiche classesMid-market

What they write

EPLI

Within specialty and management-liability offerings.

Management liability

Private-company D&O / EPL / fiduciary.

Programs

Industry and affinity programs.

Why we place EPLI here

Crum & Forster’s program orientation makes it valuable for niche and affinity classes that need a specialist home with real financial backing.

Common questions

Is Crum & Forster well-established?

Yes — founded in 1822, it is among the oldest U.S. insurers and is part of Fairfax Financial.

What is its rating?

Crum & Forster was upgraded to A+ (Superior) by AM Best in August 2025.

Sources · AM Best, upgraded to A+ (Superior) Aug 2025

Crum & Forster — A+ (Superior) upgrade ↗AM Best upgrade (Aug 28, 2025) ↗

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