Description

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.

Great American Risk Solutions writes a diverse mix of property and casualty business, both primary and excess. Risk Solutions writes mostly non-admitted business, partnering with leading wholesalers. We focus on specialized solutions for a diverse market.

Our team members at Great American Risk Solutions display strong personal character, integrity, and honesty. We are driven champions of change and focus on results. We emphasize teamwork, collaboration - among underwriting, claims, and shared services teams - and continuous development of interpersonal and technical skills. Our people make all the difference in our success.

http://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/about-us/business-operations/division/great-american-risk-solutions

We are currently looking for a Production Underwriter Trainee/Production Underwriter to join the Risk Solutions Construction team. This position will be based in our Cincinnati, OH headquarters. Great American's culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in-office days are Tuesday-Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Evaluates and underwrites new and renewal business in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
• Analyzes risk information to make informed decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms.
• Collaborates with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and clarify details.
• Orders additional reports and screens, such as motor vehicle reports, loss history reports, outside inspections, etc., to inform decisions.
• Ensures proper documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
• Evaluates existing policies for potential renewal or modification.
• Communicates underwriting decisions clearly and effectively to internal teams, agents, and brokers.
• Stays updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
• 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 and executes marketing strategies to promote the Company's products to brokers and agents.
• Monitors market trends and competition to identify opportunities for product enhancements and marketing strategies.
• Organizes and participates in marketing initiatives, including presentations, industry events, and broker/agent meetings to showcase products and services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Commercial insurance and/or underwriting experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Position requires occasional travel.

Business Unit:
Great American Risk Solutions

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.
Requisition #: R8773

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