Remote Underwriter Specialist - Specialty Human Services

Great American Insurance Group; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is seeking an Underwriting Specialist for the Northeast region. This fully remote position supports Maine to Virginia with a preference for candidates in the Northeast or Illinois/Wisconsin, joining the Specialty Human Services division.

Responsibilities include evaluating new and renewal business, pricing decisions, and collaboration with agents, brokers, and clients. The role requires 5+ years underwriting experience and relevant degree, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• 5+ years of underwriting or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and underwrites new and renewal business per guidelines and risk appetite.
• Analyzes risk data to inform coverage, pricing, and terms.
• Collaborates with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information.
• Orders and reviews reports and screens (motor vehicle reports, loss history, outside inspections) to inform decisions.
• Ensures documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with regulations.
• Assesses existing policies for renewal or modification and communicates decisions to stakeholders.
• Stays updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
• Develops and maintains relationships to generate and retain profitable business.
• Interprets, explains, and markets products and services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

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

Job description

Great American Insurance Group is seeking an Underwriting Specialist for the Northeast region. This fully remote position supports Maine to Virginia with a preference for candidates in the Northeast or Illinois/Wisconsin, joining the Specialty Human Services division.

Responsibilities include evaluating new and renewal business, pricing decisions, and collaboration with agents, brokers, and clients. The role requires 5+ years underwriting experience and relevant degree, with travel as needed.