Associate Underwriting Supervisor/Underwriting Supervisor - Equine

Summit Consulting; Ocala, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group's Equine Mortality Division in Ocala, FL is seeking an Associate Underwriting Supervisor to lead the Equine underwriting team and ensure processes align with company policies. This on-site role requires oversight of underwriting workflow and collaboration with agents and clients.

You will review applications, assess risk, maintain files, generate reports, and mentor staff. The position offers on-site four days a week with one remote day, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to analyze situations and solve problems.
• Completion of or progress toward a professional designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities of the Equine Underwriting team to ensure workflow and productivity.
• Review new underwriting applications for policy alignment with guidelines.
• Assess risk, portfolio performance, and policy statuses for accuracy.
• Maintain underwriting files with proper documentation and approvals.
• Communicate with agents and customers to gather information for underwriting.
• Generate management reports to monitor unit performance and client satisfaction.
• Oversee data entry and processing to ensure data integrity.
• Lead process improvements to increase efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and training on safety practices and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Underwriting

Team 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.

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