E&S Production Underwriter

Summit Consulting; United States; Hybride; USD 75 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Résumé du poste

Great American Insurance Group is seeking a Production Underwriter for its E&S Construction team. The role emphasizes underwriting excellence, risk evaluation, and collaboration with brokers, clients, and internal teams.

You will work onsite most days with one remote day, supporting growth and compliance in a dynamic market. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 1-5 years in insurance, with strong analytical and communication skills, plus travel about 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-5 years of related insurance experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation and decision-making ability.
• Ability to travel around 10% of the time.

Responsabilités

• Evaluates and underwrites new and renewal business in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
• Analyzes risk information to make informed decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms.
• Collaborates with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and clarify details.
• Orders additional reports and screens, such as motor vehicle reports, loss history reports, outside inspections, etc., to inform decisions.
• Ensures proper documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
• Evaluates existing policies for potential renewal or modification.
• Communicates underwriting decisions clearly and effectively to internal teams, agents, and brokers.
• Stays updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
• Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers in order to attract and retain profitable business.
• Interprets, explains, and markets products and services.
• Develops and executes marketing strategies to promote the Company’s products to brokers and agents.
• Monitors market trends and competition to identify opportunities for product enhancements and marketing strategies.
• Organizes and participates in marketing initiatives, including presentations, industry events, and broker/agent meetings to showcase products and services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Description du poste

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 Risk Solutions writes a diverse mix of property and casualty business, both primary and excess. Risk Solutions writes mostly non-admitted business, partnering with leading wholesalers. We focus on specialized solutions for a diverse market. Our team members at Great American Risk Solutions display strong personal character, integrity, and honesty. We are driven champions of change and focus on results. We emphasize teamwork, collaboration – among underwriting, claims, and shared services teams – and continuous development of interpersonal and technical skills. Our people make all the difference in our success.

http://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/about-us/business-operations/division/great-american-risk-solutions

Great American Risk Solutions Division is currently looking for a Production Underwriter to join their E&S Construction team. 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

• Evaluates and underwrites new and renewal business in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
• Analyzes risk information to make informed decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms.
• Collaborates with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and clarify details.
• Orders additional reports and screens, such as motor vehicle reports, loss history reports, outside inspections, etc., to inform decisions.
• Ensures proper documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
• Evaluates existing policies for potential renewal or modification.
• Communicates underwriting decisions clearly and effectively to internal teams, agents, and brokers.
• Stays updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
• Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers in order to attract and retain profitable business.
• Interprets, explains, and markets products and services.
• Develops and executes marketing strategies to promote the Company’s products to brokers and agents.
• Monitors market trends and competition to identify opportunities for product enhancements and marketing strategies.
• Organizes and participates in marketing initiatives, including presentations, industry events, and broker/agent meetings to showcase products and services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Generally, 1-5 years of related insurance experience.
• Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred.
• Ability to travel around 10% of the time.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation and decision-making ability.

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.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

Great American Insurance Group understands the importance of choosing a financially strong company. We are an organization built for the long term and are committed to giving you that strength.

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