Senior Production Underwriter

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Great American Insurance Group Full time

Be Here. Be Exceptional. Joining a leader in the insurance sector presents a wealth of opportunities for your career. Great American Insurance Group, a part of American Financial Group, merges a 'small company' ethos where your insights are valued with the 'big company' proficiency to ensure your success. With a diverse range of specialty and property and casualty operations, you will find numerous avenues for professional development.

At Great American, we celebrate diversity and understand the advantages that arise when individuals from various cultures, backgrounds, and experiences collaborate to achieve business objectives. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment and recognize that valuing diversity is a critical leadership trait. Our aim is to cultivate a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, empowered, and equipped to excel.

The Excess Liability Division focuses on providing substantial liability limits to safeguard clients' corporate assets against significant losses. This division can customize coverage to address specific individual risks and deliver a tailored Excess program. Our team is composed of dynamic professionals who are empowered to act swiftly, decisively, and with enthusiasm.

The Excess Liability Division is currently seeking a seasoned Production Underwriter to enhance our Midwest Excess Liability team. This business unit strategically targets Middle Market to National commercial risks from a diverse producer network across the United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluates financial and risk data of potential insureds to pinpoint hazards and exposures.
  • Identifies growth prospects with key distribution partners.
  • Formulates appropriate recommendations in line with our management and underwriting standards.
  • Fosters effective business relationships with internal and external stakeholders to attract and retain profitable business.
  • Builds collaborative relationships with assigned agencies within the designated territory.
  • Ensures the delivery, follow-up, and servicing requirements of all quotes for new and renewal accounts.
  • Develops retail agency relationships within the assigned territory.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline is preferred.
  • Typically, 10+ years of experience in casualty underwriting is required.
  • Experience in excess casualty underwriting is essential, with umbrella experience being advantageous.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
  • This position requires regular travel within the territory, including overnight stays.

The compensation range for this role is $160k-$200K+, contingent on each candidate's background, experience, and skills. Job titles may vary based on qualifications and expertise.


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