Agribusiness Underwriting Leader

gaig; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group, a member of American Financial Group, is seeking an Underwriting Manager for its AgriBusiness division in Cincinnati, OH. This role leads underwriting teams, drives strategic plans, and ensures regulatory compliance across farm and ranch insurance products.

The position requires extensive underwriting experience (9+ years) with leadership background, and preferred professional designations.

Qualifications

• 9+ years underwriting experience or related field, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Progress toward or completion of AU/CPCU/CIC/INS/ARM or project-specific designations preferred.
• Typically manages 2+ reports and implements policies, procedures and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee underwriting team operations, optimize workflows and maintain productivity.
• Develop and implement strategic plans aligning underwriting with business goals.
• Evaluate quality and volume of underwritten risks and prepare detailed reports.
• Cultivate strategic internal and external relationships to drive profitable growth.
• Ensure meticulous documentation of underwriting decisions and regulatory compliance.
• Lead policy renewals and modifications, identifying improvements and risk mitigation.
• Monitor service levels and customer experiences, driving improvements as needed.
• Update underwriting rules, guidelines, and applicable insurance laws as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Performance coaching

Underwriting expertise

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Risk Management and Insurance, Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Liberal Arts or related field

Job description

Great American Insurance Group, a member of American Financial Group, is seeking an Underwriting Manager for its AgriBusiness division in Cincinnati, OH. This role leads underwriting teams, drives strategic plans, and ensures regulatory compliance across farm and ranch insurance products.

The position requires extensive underwriting experience (9+ years) with leadership background, and preferred professional designations.