Associate Underwriter I

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 and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

- Reviews and evaluates underwriting applications, ensuring they align with Company policies and underwriting guidelines.
- Collaborates with underwriters and agents to gather additional information and clarify application details.
- Analyzes relevant policy data, including loss histories to comply with procedures/regulations.
- Prepares and maintains underwriting files, ensuring all documents and approvals are properly filed.
- Underwrites new and renewal policy transactions within written authority. Enters policy information on an assigned product, territory and / or agency in accordance with RMA and AIP rules.
- Proofs / audits policy information on an assigned product, territory, and/or agency(ies)

- Orders, reviews, and takes appropriate action on required reports, endorsement requests, service requests, and general correspondence.
- Research and respond to questions from agents.
- Processes information that is needed to issue policies and endorsements on a timely basis,  ensuring data integrity and to avoid potential systemic issues.
- May provide guidance to less experienced staff and serve as a resource to other functional areas.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

- The level of this role, Associate Underwriter I – IV, will be dependent on candidate experience and qualifications.
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience. Insurance, finance, IT related experience. Crop insurance experience is preferred, but not required.

- Ability to come into the office 5 days a week.

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Scope of Job/Qualifications: Performs work under close supervision and technical direction. Performs standard duties utilizing often-complex processes/procedures on assignments of a routine nature. Possesses procedural knowledge and skills that enable task accomplishment. Demonstrates working knowledge of coverage and forms, provisions for policies written within the assigned territory/unit, workflow and systems.  Foundational written and verbal skills. Works within standard, established authority limits.

Business Unit:
Crop

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers .

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.