Senior Underwriter

Be Here. Be Great.

Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered and enabled to perform at their best.
Great American is one of the few carriers with a dedicated Property & Inland Marine Division and, in the industry segments it covers, with expertise second to none. From the underwriters to claims representatives, the focus is strictly on property and inland marine coverages. The team has an average of 19 years of industry experience, and is dedicated to writing only these coverages, which include but are not limited to: Builder's Risk, Contractor's Equipment, Motor Truck Cargo, and Commercial Property.
We are looking for a Senior Underwriter to join the Midwest Underwriting Team in the Property & Inland Marine Division. This individual will work a hybrid schedule out of our Cincinnati, OH headquarters.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Has responsibility for risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability per divisional objectives.

Uses independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
Maintains a high level of customer service.
Analyzes coverage and limit requests and decides what terms to offer.
Prices business in accordance with company guidelines.
Assesses risk quality and compliance within company guidelines and initiates appropriate loss prevention actions.
Orders and screens miscellaneous reports needed in the rating and underwriting processes, such as Motor Vehicle reports, loss history reports, credit checks, outside inspections, loss control, etc.

Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers in order to attract and retain profitable business.

Interprets, explains, and markets products and services.
Develops relationships with agents & brokers.

Applies underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
May provide guidance and assistance to lower level positions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Liberal Arts or a related discipline.
Generally, 3 to 6 years of Commercial Inland Marine, or commercial property underwriting experience. Inland Marine underwriting experience is preferred.
Progression toward certification in area of expertise preferred; appropriate certifications could include Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM).
Business Unit:
Property Inland Marine

Be Here. Be Great.

Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered and enabled to perform at their best.
Great American is one of the few carriers with a dedicated Property & Inland Marine Division and, in the industry segments it covers, with expertise second to none. From the underwriters to claims representatives, the focus is strictly on property and inland marine coverages. The team has an average of 19 years of industry experience, and is dedicated to writing only these coverages, which include but are not limited to: Builder's Risk, Contractor's Equipment, Motor Truck Cargo, and Commercial Property.
We are looking for a Senior Underwriter to join the Midwest Underwriting Team in the Property & Inland Marine Division. This individual will work a hybrid schedule out of our Cincinnati, OH headquarters.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Has responsibility for risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability per divisional objectives.

Uses independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
Maintains a high level of customer service.
Analyzes coverage and limit requests and decides what terms to offer.
Prices business in accordance with company guidelines.
Assesses risk quality and compliance within company guidelines and initiates appropriate loss prevention actions.
Orders and screens miscellaneous reports needed in the rating and underwriting processes, such as Motor Vehicle reports, loss history reports, credit checks, outside inspections, loss control, etc.

Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers in order to attract and retain profitable business.

Interprets, explains, and markets products and services.
Develops relationships with agents & brokers.

Applies underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
May provide guidance and assistance to lower level positions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Liberal Arts or a related discipline.
Generally, 3 to 6 years of Commercial Inland Marine, or commercial property underwriting experience. Inland Marine underwriting experience is preferred.
Progression toward certification in area of expertise preferred; appropriate certifications could include Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM).
Business Unit:
Property Inland Marine

Benefits:
We offer competitive healthcare, retirement, and paid time off benefits for full-time and part-time benefit eligible employees.

About Us

Great American Insurance Group understands the importance of choosing a financially strong company. We are an organization built for the long term and are committed to giving you that strength.
Why can you trust Great American Insurance Group?
For nearly 150 years, Americans have trusted us to protect them. Our innovative insurance solutions and specialization serves niche marketplaces that we know well. This expertise gives us a successful foundation that spans generations.
You never know where a career in insurance will take you. Whether you are starting your career or are looking for a company to grow your experience, at Great American Insurance Group, you can join our more than 8,100 employees to Be Here. Be GREAT

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