Remote Senior Underwriting Specialist — Workers' Comp

Great American Insurance Group; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group in Virginia seeks an experienced underwriter to assess and bind new and renewal workers’ compensation business. You will develop risk models, collaborate with actuaries and agents, and ensure compliant, well-documented decisions.

This field role requires deep underwriting expertise, strong communication, and occasional travel to client sites. The compensation reflects the seniority and market demand for risk assessors in the workers’ compensation sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 13 years of underwriting experience or related field.
• Professional designations such as AU, CPCU, CIC, INS or ARM preferred.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Leads the evaluation and underwriting of new and renewal business per guidelines and risk appetite.
• Develops risk assessment models to inform coverage, pricing, and terms.
• Fosters partnerships with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients for data and guidance.
• Analyzes reports to support underwriting decisions (motor vehicle, loss history, external inspections).
• Ensures documentation of underwriting decisions and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluates complex renewals/modifications for policy enhancements and risk mitigation.
• Communicates underwriting strategies to internal teams, agents, and brokers.
• Monitors industry trends and regulatory changes; shares insights.
• Maintains relationships to generate and retain profitable business.
• May contribute to staff coaching and talent decisions; travel as needed.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk assessment

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or related field

Job description

Great American Insurance Group in Virginia seeks an experienced underwriter to assess and bind new and renewal workers’ compensation business. You will develop risk models, collaborate with actuaries and agents, and ensure compliant, well-documented decisions.

This field role requires deep underwriting expertise, strong communication, and occasional travel to client sites. The compensation reflects the seniority and market demand for risk assessors in the workers’ compensation sector.