Small Business Renewal Underwriter & Portfolio Associate

Summit Consulting; 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

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.

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.

For more than 40 years, Great American’s Specialty Human Services Division has provided insurance solutions to the human and social service marketplace. The division is one of the first insurance companies to recognize the special needs of these organizations. Over the years, coverage and services have expanded to ensure expertise to meet the evolving needs of this marketplace. http://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/about-us/business-operations/division/specialty-human-services

Our Specialty Human Services Division is seeking a Small Business Renewal Underwriter & Portfolio Associate to join its team. This role supports the Northeast territory spanning Maine to Virgina. This position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates located in the Northeast or Illinois/Wisconsin.

Essential Job Functions and 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.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent insurance industry experience considered.
• CPCU, AU, AINS, ARM, or progress toward completion of professional insurance designations.
• Generally, 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.
• Position limited occasional travel.

Business Unit: Specialty Human Services

Salary Range: $63,000.00 -$90,000.00

Benefits

• 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.

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