Associate Underwriter II

Great American Insurance Group; Shaker Heights (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is seeking an Associate Underwriter II to support the underwriting team with application intake and documentation. This on-site role lays the foundation for future underwriting responsibilities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in business/finance, a Property & Casualty license, and strong attention to detail. On-site four days a week with one remote day, located in the ABA Insurance Services unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years in insurance, underwriting support, banking or related experience preferred.
• Property & Casualty license is required.
• Strong data entry and documentation management skills.
• Able to analyze information and identify risks or issues.

Responsibilities

• Review applications for completeness and accuracy.
• Enter and maintain policy, account, and risk information in underwriting systems.
• Coordinate with underwriters, agents, and brokers to collect documents.
• Analyze financial and loss data to support risk evaluations.
• Prepare underwriting files and maintain documentation.
• Support timely processing of new and renewal business.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business & finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business systems

Job 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.

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.

Division Overview

ABA Insurance Services (ABAIS), a division of Great American Insurance Group, is a leading provider of specialized insurance solutions with more than 35 years of experience serving financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses. The organization offers a broad portfolio of management and professional liability products, including Cyber Liability, Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI), Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability, Crime Coverage, Professional Liability, bond coverage, and property and casualty insurance solutions.

Position Overview

The Associate Underwriter II provides administrative and analytical and product support to the underwriting team by reviewing applications, establishing the underwriting file, and adhering to underwriting guidelines. This role is focused on application intake, documentation, and underwriting support, with the opportunity to further underwriting and product responsibilities over time.

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 Monday–Thursday, with the fifth day determined by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and submissions for completeness and accuracy.
• Enter and maintain policy, account, and risk information in underwriting systems.
• Coordinate with underwriters, agents, and brokers to gather required documentation.
• Analyze financial, loss, and account data to support risk evaluations.
• Prepare and maintain underwriting files and documentation.
• Monitor workflows and support timely processing of new and renewal business.
• Review reports, endorsements, and service requests and take appropriate action.
• Respond to routine inquiries from agents, brokers, and internal partners.
• Support policy issuance and endorsement processing.
• Audit transactions and data to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Assist with underwriting activities within delegated authority as experience develops.
• Assist with creating product and rate revisions, underwriting guidelines, manuals, and procedures.
• Collaborate with marketing, business development, and insurance operations teams to support successful product launches and ongoing product maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business & finance functions preferred
• Generally, Bachelor’s degree, or generally 1 to 3 years of insurance, underwriting support, banking, financial services, or related experience preferred.
• Obtaining Property & Casualty License is required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation management.
• Ability to analyze information and identify potential risks or issues.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems.
• Motivated learners with the confidence to ask questions and grow into underwriting responsibilities.

Business Unit:

ABA Insurance Services

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.