Commercial Underwriter

Great West, An Old Republic Company; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off & holidays

Medical, dental, vision & life

401(k) with match

HSA / FSA

Paternity leave

Adoption assistance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 remote

Job summary

Great West, an Old Republic Company, is hiring a Commercial Underwriter in a hybrid Knoxville, TN schedule. You will analyze commercial auto applications, evaluate risk, and structure insurance programs for insureds while building strong relationships with agents and clients.

The role offers training, mentoring, and room to grow within a collaborative team. You'll manage your own book of business in a fast-paced environment and contribute to profitability while delivering exceptional service to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years as a commercial insurance underwriter or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and probability‑based reasoning skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate commercial auto applications to determine risk.
• Directly impact the profitability and success of our business.
• Autonomy in your work and manage your own book of business in a fast-paced environment.
• Build trusted partnerships with agents and insureds through relationship-building skills.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate potential loss hazards and structure insurance programs.
• Participate in a training program with mentoring and instruction.

Skills

Relationship building

Risk analysis

Finance/banking experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing or related field

1-3 years as commercial insurance underwriter

Job description

Locations: Arlington, TX | Bloomington, IN | Knoxville, TN (Hybrid work schedule)

Ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for a talented Commercial Underwriter to join our team!

We excel at taking diverse experiences and transitioning them into successful commercial underwriters. Whether you come from banking, finance, insurance, or another analytical field, we provide the training, tools, and support to help you succeed. Building relationships and having resiliency are keys to your success as an underwriter, but you won't be doing this alone. You will work closely with our collaborative team to meet company goals and grow as a professional.

In this position, you will:

• Analyze and evaluate commercial auto applications to determine risk and make informed decisions.
• Directly impact the profitability and success of our business.
• Have autonomy in your work and manage your own book of business in a fast-paced environment.
• Become a trusted partner with our agents and insureds through your relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrate your experience and expertise by collecting, analyzing, evaluating potential loss hazards and structuring insurance programs to meet the needs of our insureds.
• Participate in a training program that includes one-on-one mentoring, classroom instruction, and self-study.

Successful candidates will have:

• Prior experience in finance, banking, sales or a profession where you built and developed long-term relationships.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to analyze risk.
• The ability to identify customer needs and market Great West products and services to them.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years as a commercial insurance underwriter, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and probability‑based reasoning skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits That Support Your Lifestyle:

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous paid time off and paid company holiday schedule
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability, Company Match 401(k), HSA, FSA
• Paternal Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility and Family Planning Assistance, Pet Insurance, Retail Discount Programs
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Wellness programs, gym subsidies, and support for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
• Scholarships for dependents and tuition reimbursement to further your education
• Company paid continuing education and monetary awards for professional development
• Opportunities for a hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days remote)

Who We Are

At Great West, an Old Republic Company, we are dedicated to serving the people and businesses that keep America moving. As one of the nation's leading providers of insurance solutions for the trucking industry, we partner with drivers, fleets, agents, and customers to deliver exceptional service, innovative solutions, and trusted expertise. Our success is built on the strength of our employees, with more than 1,200 professionals working across the country who are committed to integrity, collaboration, and making a difference every day.

We believe that great people build great companies. That's why we foster a culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you're helping customers, supporting business operations, or supporting your team, your contributions matter. If you're looking for a career with a stable, respected organization that prioritizes customer service, teamwork, continuous learning, and employee well-being, we invite you to join Great West as we help keep the nation's economy moving forward, one mile at a time.

Great West is an Equal Opportunity Employer