Associate Underwriter

Great American Insurance Group; Gainesville (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

SCI Summit Consulting, LLC seeks an experienced underwriting professional in Gainesville, GA, to review applications, assess risk, and work with brokers to gather information. The role supports renewal and new policy transactions, maintains files, and prepares portfolio reports for underwriters and management.

You will analyse financials and loss histories, enter policy data, and assist with endorsements while ensuring compliance with company guidelines. On-site with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in underwriting and risk assessment.
• Ability to work with brokers and agents.

Responsibilities

• Review applications for alignment with policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with underwriters and brokers to obtain information.
• Review data including financial statements and loss histories.
• Maintain underwriting files and document filings.
• Prepare risk and portfolio evaluation reports for underwriters.
• Underwrite new and renewal policy transactions within authority.
• Enter and audit policy information in assigned systems.
• Assist with renewals, mid-term underwriting, and endorsements.
• Process orders and respond to broker inquiries.
• Provide information to Processing to issue policies timely.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Risk assessment

Data review

Broker communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

Summit provides independent insurance agents and their clients with market-leading workers’ comp insurance and elite customer service. We’re growing and currently serve more than 7,000 independent agents and 31,000 policyholders across the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Our strength comes from a single-minded focus on workers’ comp and a commitment to long-term customer relationships. Summit is who you turn to when you need a specialist who not only knows workers’ comp but also gets to know your business and your priorities. Our field team members are located in every state in which we operate. Summit is a member of the Great American Insurance Group where our highest goal is for all employees to feel included, respected, and empowered to perform at their best.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

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. This position will be located in any of our three offices: Baton Rouge LA, Gainesville GA, Lakeland FL.

• Assists in the review and evaluation of applications, ensuring they align with Company policies and underwriting guidelines.
• Works closely with underwriters and brokers/agents to gather additional information and clarify application details.
• Reviews relevant data, including financial statements, property valuations, and loss histories to assist with risk assessment.
• Assists in maintaining underwriting files, ensuring all documents and approvals are properly filed.
• Compiles reports on risk evaluations, policy statuses, and portfolio performance for underwriters and management.
• May underwrite new and renewal policy transactions within written authority.
• May enter policy information on an assigned product, territory and / or agency in accordance with template rules.
• Proofs / audits policy information on an assigned product, territory, and/or agency(ies).
• Assists with reviewing premium and loss data on an individual account as part of renewal underwriting, change underwriting, or mid-term underwriting.
• Orders and reviews required reports, endorsement requests, service requests, and general correspondence.
• Research and may respond to questions from brokers/agents.
• Provides information to Processing that is needed to issue policies and endorsements on a timely basis.
• May issue, process or code transactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education: Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.

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.

Company: SCI Summit Consulting, LLC

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.

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 8,500 employees to "Be Here. Be GREAT!" To learn more, visit our Career Page