Associate Underwriting Supervisor/Underwriting Supervisor - Equine

Great American Insurance Group; Ocala (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group’s Equine Mortality Division is seeking an Associate Underwriting Supervisor or Underwriting Supervisor in Ocala, FL. This on-site role requires on-site four days per week with one remote day, leading a team and ensuring accurate underwriting decisions.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in a related field and 6+ years underwriting experience, with a preference for professional designation progress.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Generally, a minimum of 6 years of underwriting experience or a related field.
• Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred.
• Exhibits strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to analyze situations, identify problems, and develop effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the daily activities of the Equine Underwriting team, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
• Reviews processing of new underwriting applications, ensuring they align with Company policies and underwriting guidelines.
• Reviews comprehensive risk assessments, policy statuses, and portfolio performance to ensure accuracy.
• Oversees the preparation and maintenance of underwriting files, ensuring all documents and approvals are properly filed.
• Facilitates effective communication with agents and customers to obtain information needed to underwrite risks and address issues.
• Requests or generates management reports to monitor and evaluate unit performance, client satisfaction, and other key business metrics.
• Oversees data entry and processing to ensure integrity and prevent potential systemic issues.
• Leads opportunities to streamline procedures and enhance efficiency. Ensures compliance with company and regulatory guidelines.
• Provides technical guidance and training to clients on safety practices and regulatory compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Business/Finance or related field

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.
Great American's Equine Mortality Division is one of the world's leading providers of equine mortality insurance and related coverages. The division is staffed with experts in all breeds and disciplines such as racing, showing, cutting, dressage, hunter/jumper, driving, reining, and pleasure riding.
The Equine Division is currently searching for an Associate Underwriting Supervisor or Underwriting Supervisor in Ocala, FL. 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

• Coordinates the daily activities of the Equine Underwriting team, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
• Reviews processing of new underwriting applications, ensuring they align with Company policies and underwriting guidelines.
• Reviews comprehensive risk assessments, policy statuses, and portfolio performance to ensure accuracy.
• Oversees the preparation and maintenance of underwriting files, ensuring all documents and approvals are properly filed.
• Facilitates effective communication with agents and customers to obtain information needed to underwrite risks and address issues.
• Requests or generates management reports to monitor and evaluate unit performance, client satisfaction, and other key business metrics.
• Oversees data entry and processing to ensure integrity and prevent potential systemic issues.
• Leads opportunities to streamline procedures and enhance efficiency. Ensures compliance with company and regulatory guidelines.
• Provides technical guidance and training to clients on safety practices and regulatory compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Generally, a minimum of 6 years of underwriting experience or a related field.
• Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred.
• Exhibits strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to analyze situations, identify problems, and develop effective solutions.

Business Unit

Equine Mortality

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.