Remote Small Business Renewal Underwriter

Great American Insurance Group; United States; Remote; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is seeking a Small Business Renewal Underwriter & Portfolio Associate to join its Specialty Human Services team. This fully remote role covers the Northeast region and prefers candidates in the Northeast or Illinois/Wisconsin.

The position requires 2–5 years of commercial lines underwriting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with underwriting systems and MS Office. Limited travel applies. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, risk management, insurance, finance, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent insurance industry experience considered.
• CPCU, AU, AINS, ARM, or progress toward completion of professional designations.
• 2-5 years of commercial lines underwriting, underwriting support, or insurance operations experience.
• Experience with small business or middle market commercial insurance preferred.
• Proficiency with underwriting systems, policy administration platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and underwrites a book of small business accounts new and renewal business in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
• Reviews existing policies for potential renewal or modification.
• Analyzes risk data to make informed decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms within authority.
• Including analyzing financial statements, property valuations, and loss histories to assess risk exposure.
• Orders and reviews additional reports or screens loss control inspections.
• Collaborate with other underwriters, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and clarify details.
• Prepares and maintains underwriting files for assigned underwriting partner, ensuring all documents and approvals are properly filed.
• Compiles reports on risk evaluations, policy statuses, and portfolio performance for underwriters and management.
• Ensures proper documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
• 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, focusing on generating new business and retaining profitable business.
• Interprets, explains, and markets products and services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, or related field

Progress toward CPCU / AU / AINS / ARM designations

Tools

Underwriting systems

Policy administration platforms

MS Office

Job description

Great American Insurance Group is seeking a Small Business Renewal Underwriter & Portfolio Associate to join its Specialty Human Services team. This fully remote role covers the Northeast region and prefers candidates in the Northeast or Illinois/Wisconsin.

The position requires 2–5 years of commercial lines underwriting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with underwriting systems and MS Office. Limited travel applies. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.