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biBERK vs. Crum & Forster for Workers' Comp
biBERK and Crum & Forster are two workers' compensation carriers we can quote side by side through Provident Financial Group, an independent agency. On one application we present every carrier we can access, ranked, so you can compare and purchase online.
biBERK and Crum & Forster take different approaches to workers' compensation for small businesses. The details below come directly from each carrier's record on this site — we present the facts we have verified so you can compare them directly, then request quotes through our agency. We do not rank one carrier above another; we show every option side by side.
When you submit one application through US Workers Comp Insure, we request quotes from every carrier we can access for your class code and state, including both biBERK and Crum & Forster where each carrier's appetite and underwriting criteria allow it. A carrier that declines is shown honestly rather than hidden, and a licensed agent at Provident Financial Group can explain why and what alternatives remain.
The two carriers
biBERK
biBERK is the direct-to-consumer online insurance brand of Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company, founded in 2015 and based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its underwriting entity is included in the A++ (Superior) AM Best rating held by National Indemnity Company and its affiliates.
- AM Best rating:
- A++ (Superior) (as of 2026-04)
- How it’s quoted:
- Through our agency, alongside other carriers
Workers’ comp highlights
- Underwriting entity included in National Indemnity Company's AM Best A++ (Superior) rating, affirmed April 16, 2026
- Founded 2015 as a direct-to-consumer online brand
- Backed by Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company; based in Omaha, Nebraska
- Built around a simple, self-service online application
- Separate operation from agent-distributed Berkshire Hathaway carriers such as GUARD
Typical fit
- Small businesses comfortable with a fully online, self-service application
- Employers who want a Berkshire Hathaway-backed carrier with a top-tier financial strength rating
- Simpler, lower-complexity accounts across common small-business class codes
- Businesses prioritizing balance-sheet strength when comparing carrier options
Crum & Forster
Crum & Forster is a specialty commercial insurer founded in 1896, headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, and owned by Fairfax Financial Holdings since 1998. AM Best upgraded its rating to A+ (Superior) in August 2025, and the company writes workers' comp through specialty program divisions.
- AM Best rating:
- A+ (Superior) (as of 2025-08)
- How it’s quoted:
- Through our agency, alongside other carriers
Workers’ comp highlights
- AM Best upgraded Financial Strength Rating to A+ (Superior); Long-Term ICR aa- (Superior), announced August 28, 2025
- Founded 1896; headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey
- Owned by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited since a 1998 acquisition
- Writes workers' compensation through specialty program divisions
- Broad specialty commercial underwriting platform across multiple industries
- Distributed through independent agents
Typical fit
- Businesses in industries served by one of Crum & Forster's specialty program divisions
- Employers seeking a long-established specialty insurer with a recently upgraded rating
- Accounts with risk characteristics that benefit from tailored program underwriting
- Businesses working with an independent agent experienced with specialty placements
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Side by side
| Attribute | biBERK | Crum & Forster |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier | biBERK | Crum & Forster |
| AM Best financial strength rating | A++ (Superior) (as of 2026-04) | A+ (Superior) (as of 2025-08) |
| How it's quoted | Through our agency, alongside other carriers | Through our agency, alongside other carriers |
| Typical account fit | Small businesses comfortable with a fully online, self-service application; Employers who want a Berkshire Hathaway-backed carrier with a top-tier financial strength rating; Simpler, lower-complexity accounts across common small-business class codes | Businesses in industries served by one of Crum & Forster's specialty program divisions; Employers seeking a long-established specialty insurer with a recently upgraded rating; Accounts with risk characteristics that benefit from tailored program underwriting |
| Overview | biBERK is the direct-to-consumer online insurance brand of Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company, founded in 2015 and based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its underwriting entity is included in the A++ (Superior) AM Best rating held by National Indemnity Company and its affiliates. | Crum & Forster is a specialty commercial insurer founded in 1896, headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, and owned by Fairfax Financial Holdings since 1998. AM Best upgraded its rating to A+ (Superior) in August 2025, and the company writes workers' comp through specialty program divisions. |
How each is quoted through our agency
biBERK
Quoted through our agency alongside other carriers; we present every option side by side so you can compare and purchase online.
Crum & Forster
Quoted through our agency alongside other carriers; we present every option side by side so you can compare and purchase online.
The bottom line
There is no single "best" carrier between biBERK and Crum & Forster. The right fit depends on your operation, class codes, payroll and how each carrier's underwriting appetite lines up with your account — and that is exactly what one application, sent to every carrier we can access, is built to show you.
Rather than choosing one carrier up front, US Workers Comp Insure requests quotes from every carrier we can access for your state and class code, including biBERK and Crum & Forster where each carrier's criteria allow it, and presents them ranked side by side. A carrier that declines is shown honestly rather than hidden, and a licensed agent at Provident Financial Group can explain why and what alternatives remain.
Frequently asked questions
Are biBERK and Crum & Forster both available through your agency?
Yes. Both are carriers we can present side by side when you request workers' compensation quotes through our agency, alongside the other carriers we can access for your state and class code.
How do biBERK and Crum & Forster compare on AM Best rating?
biBERK carries an AM Best financial strength rating of A++ (Superior) (as of 2026-04), and Crum & Forster carries A+ (Superior) (as of 2025-08). Ratings are for identification only and do not imply an endorsement.
Which should I choose, biBERK or Crum & Forster?
There is no single best answer. The right carrier depends on your operation, class codes, payroll and how each carrier's underwriting appetite fits your account. Rather than picking one up front, we request quotes from every carrier we can access and show you a ranked comparison so you can decide.
Do I have to choose only one carrier to get a quote?
No. You submit one application and we request quotes from every carrier we can access for your account — including biBERK and Crum & Forster where each carrier's criteria allow it — then present them ranked side by side.
What is biBERK's AM Best rating?
biBERK's underwriting entity, Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company, is included among the National Indemnity Company affiliates that AM Best rated A++ (Superior) with an aaa (Exceptional) Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating, affirmed April 16, 2026.
When was biBERK founded?
biBERK was founded in 2015 and is based in Omaha, Nebraska.
Who owns Crum & Forster?
Crum & Forster has been owned by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited since Fairfax acquired it in 1998.
What is Crum & Forster's current AM Best rating?
AM Best upgraded Crum & Forster Insurance Group's members to a Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of aa- (Superior) on August 28, 2025.
Sources
- biberk.com — https://www.biberk.com/about-biberk
- markets.financialcontent.com — https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2026-4-16-am-best-affirms-credit-ratings-of-national-indemnity-company-and-its-affiliates?Language=english%2F1000
- cfins.com — https://www.cfins.com/crum-forster-upgraded-to-a-superior-financial-strength-rating-and-aa-superior-credit-rating-by-am-best/
- cfins.com — https://www.cfins.com/about/financial-highlights/
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