Associate Underwriter - AgriBusiness

Great American Insurance Group; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is seeking an Associate Underwriter for our AgriBusiness division in Cincinnati, OH. This role involves reviewing applications, collaborating with underwriters, and assisting in risk assessment. Candidates should have an Associates Degree in Business or Finance and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Employees will work on-site four days a week, with one remote day based on business needs. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, and more.

Qualifications

• Works under close supervision with a focus on standard routines.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to underwriting.
• Demonstrates foundational skills in written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review of applications to ensure alignment with policies.
• Work closely with underwriters and brokers to gather necessary information.
• Review financial statements and loss histories for risk assessment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Education

Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

Overview

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.

Running a farm or ranch has always involved a lot of risks. But these days, rapid changes in the industry are raising the stakes. Advanced technologies and new environmental concerns are pushing farming and ranching in new directions. But no matter how much things change, one thing never will: Great American's AgriBusiness® Division's commitment to keeping farmers and ranchers strong with effective insurance coverage.

The AgriBusiness Division has been helping farmers and ranchers manage the uncertainties of doing business as far back as 1886. Today, the division provides coverage for full-time farms, ranches, and other agricultural operations in 44 states. The farm products can cover businesses that range from fruit and vegetable farms to livestock operations and the equine farm products cover a wide range of risks ranging from monoline property and liability, care custody or control to umbrella and auto.

We are looking for an Associate Underwriter to join our AgriBusiness division in either our Cincinnati, OH office. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Business Unit: AgriBusiness

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.