Associate Underwriting Supervisor/Underwriting Supervisor - Equine

gaig; Ocala (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American's Equine Mortality Division is seeking an Associate Underwriting Supervisor or Underwriting Supervisor in Ocala, FL. The division is a leading provider of equine mortality insurance, with a culture built on connection, learning, and strong relationships, requiring on-site four days a week and one remote day.

Core in-office days are Tue-Thu, with the fourth day set by business needs. You will coordinate daily activities of the Equine Underwriting team, review new applications,

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or 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

Underwriting

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Associate 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.