October 5, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jersey City, N.J., October 5, 2023 – Crum & Forster (C&F) – a leading national property, casualty, and accident & health insurer headquartered in Morristown, NJ – has established the Crum & Forster Scholarship in partnership with New Jersey City University (NJCU) through the NJCU Foundation. The scholarship, designed to reach a diverse range of NJCU students, underscores C&F’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workforce within the insurance industry and its firm belief in the value of equitable opportunities for all.
In addition to financial support, scholarship recipients will be eligible for a twelve-week paid internship. The internship will include mentorship from senior leaders at C&F, access to networking and career resources, and participation in workshops and events.
“We are grateful to Crum & Forster for investing in the lives of our remarkable students,” said NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo. “If you are seeking a diverse and inclusive workforce, higher education is the ideal place to start looking. What makes this scholarship so unique is not only the generous financial support for our students, but also the critically important benefits of professional development and mentorship, which underserved students too often do not receive. NJCU is pleased to count Crum & Forster as a business community partner, and as such, a catalyst for empowering our students.”
“We are pleased to announce the partnership with NJCU and the launch of our scholarship program for the 2023/2024 school year,” said Barbra Katz, Chief Human Resources Officer at Crum & Forster. “At C&F, we firmly believe that by investing in the education and professional development of NJCU students, we are not only contributing to their individual growth, but also playing a pivotal role in introducing the next generation to rewarding careers in the insurance industry.”
For additional information on the Scholarship, please contact Dr. Cinthia Diaz at cdiaz2@njcu.edu.
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About the New Jersey City University Foundation
NJCU is wholly dedicated to offering the best, most affordable education to its students, as well as state-of-the-art facilities and campus amenities that augment learning and support personal development. Philanthropic giving is key in making this happen. The NJCU Foundation Board of Directors empowers this work by guiding philanthropic endeavors and serving as ambassadors for NJCU. NJCU Foundation’s mission is to support New Jersey City University as it transforms itself into a nationally recognized leader in urban public education while maintaining its commitment to transforming the lives and livelihoods of its diverse student body.
About NJCU
New Jersey City University is an institution of higher learning dedicated to the development of our students, our city, our communities, and our state. We are a game-changing force for our students and have been recognized as one of the top colleges in the nation improving their upward economic mobility. Whether enrolled in one of our undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral programs at our three locations, NJCU students have access to an affordable, diverse environment, and an exceptionally supportive faculty. This prepares them to go on to become the next generation of workers and leaders who improve their communities and the State of New Jersey.
About Crum & Forster
Crum & Forster (www.cfins.com) is a leading national property, casualty, and accident & health insurer, providing specialty insurance products through its admitted and surplus lines insurance companies.
Founded in 1822, C&F is one of the oldest U.S. insurance companies, and today conducts business through a network of independent agents, brokers and wholesalers. C&F had $4.6 billion in gross written premium in 2022 and is rated “A” Excellent by A M Best (2023).
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Media Contacts
Ira Thor
Associate Vice President for University Communications and Marketing
New Jersey City University
ithor@njcu.edu
Amy Whilldin
AVP, Public Relations & Communications
Crum & Forster
mediainquiries@cfins.com