Senior Production Underwriter - Excess & Umbrella

Summit Consulting; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group, Orange, CA, is seeking an experienced Senior Production Underwriter for Excess & Umbrella lines. This role focuses on underwriting new and renewal Excess Liability and Lead Umbrella business, handling risk analysis, pricing, and coverage terms.

You will develop strong broker relationships, market products, and manage a profitable portfolio while maintaining underwriting discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Casualty underwriting experience: senior production underwriter or related roles.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal Excess Liability and Lead Umbrella business.
• Analyze risk exposures, determine pricing and coverage terms, and make underwriting decisions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with agents and brokers to generate profitable business.
• Market products through broker meetings, presentations, and industry events.
• Manage and grow a profitable book of business with underwriting discipline.
• Monitor market trends and identify new business opportunities.
• Ensure underwriting documentation and compliance requirements are met.
• Collaborate with internal partners to deliver exceptional customer service.

Skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

## Senior Production Underwriter - Excess & UmbrellaApplylocations: Orange, CA (USA)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R9182**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.Are you an experienced casualty underwriter looking to make a meaningful impact in a highly visible production role? Great American's Excess Liability Division is seeking underwriting professionals who thrive on building relationships, generating profitable business, and solving complex risk challenges.Our Excess Liability Division provides large-limit liability solutions that help protect clients from catastrophic losses. We offer substantial capacity for both Lead Umbrella and Excess Liability placements, serving organizations ranging from light-hazard operations to complex manufacturing and processing risks.As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with sophisticated accounts, build strong broker relationships, influence portfolio growth, and partner with industry experts while contributing directly to the success of a profitable and respected business unit.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.Learn more about our Excess Liability Division: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/about-us/business-operations/division/excess-liability**Key Responsibilities*** Underwrite new and renewal Excess Liability and Lead Umbrella business.* Analyze risk exposures, determine pricing and coverage terms, and make sound underwriting decisions.* Develop and maintain strong relationships with agents and brokers to generate profitable business.* Market Great American's products through broker meetings, presentations, and industry events.* Manage and grow a profitable book of business while maintaining underwriting discipline.* Monitor market trends and identify new business opportunities.* Ensure underwriting documentation and compliance requirements are met.* Collaborate with internal partners to deliver exceptional customer service.**Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.* Casualty underwriting experience: + Senior Production Underwriter: Generally, 5-7 years + Production Underwriting Specialist: Generally, 7-9 years + Senior Production Underwriting Specialist: Generally, 10+ years* Excess Casualty and Umbrella underwriting experience strongly preferred.* Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.* Ability to travel as needed (typically less than 10% overnight).**Compensation*** **Senior Production Underwriter:** $97,000 - $133,000* **Production Underwriting Specialist:** $123,000 - $169,000* **Senior Production Underwriting Specialist:** $163,000 - $218,000+Compensation is based on experience, skills, education, and geographic location. Candidates with higher salary expectations are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on qualifications.**Business Unit:**Excess Liability**Salary Range:**$97,000.00 -$218,000.00**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. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers. **\*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.**