Commercial Underwriter Development Program

Great American Insurance Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group’s Underwriter Development Program in Cincinnati, OH offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to property and casualty operations to build a foundation for a career as a commercial underwriter.

Through seven weeks of structured training with experienced underwriters and leaders, participants develop technical, analytical, and leadership skills, with opportunities to work across underwriting, claims, operations, and product management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.2 GPA.
• Demonstrated leadership through extracurricular activities, internships, co-ops, campus organizations, work experience, or community involvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Interest in commercial insurance, underwriting, and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external partners.
• Analyze coverage requests, limits, and exposures to determine appropriate underwriting terms.
• Apply underwriting guidelines, rating methodologies, and applicable insurance laws and regulations.
• Order and evaluate underwriting reports, including motor vehicle records, loss history reports, inspections, and loss control assessments.
• Assess risk quality and compliance with company guidelines and recommend appropriate loss prevention actions.
• Price business in accordance with company underwriting standards.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers, agents, and colleagues.
• Complete assigned training, education, and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Great American Insurance Group’s Underwriter Development Program in Cincinnati, OH offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to property and casualty operations to build a foundation for a career as a commercial underwriter.

Through seven weeks of structured training with experienced underwriters and leaders, participants develop technical, analytical, and leadership skills, with opportunities to work across underwriting, claims, operations, and product management.