Underwriter Development Program: Fast-Track Insurance Career

Great American Insurance Group; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group in Cincinnati, OH is launching an Underwriter Development Program designed to train new underwriters through hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to multiple areas of the business. You’ll develop core underwriting skills, work with experienced professionals, and participate in structured training across property & casualty products.

During seven weeks of formal training, you’ll gain knowledge in underwriting terms, risk assessment, and compliance, then

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.2 GPA.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through extracurricular activities, internships, co-ops, campus organizations, work experience, or community involvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Interest in commercial insurance, underwriting, and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external partners.
• Analyze coverage requests, limits, and exposures to determine appropriate underwriting terms.
• Apply underwriting guidelines, rating methodologies, and applicable insurance laws and regulations.
• Order and evaluate underwriting reports, including motor vehicle records, loss history reports, inspections, and loss control assessments.
• Assess risk quality and compliance with company guidelines and recommend appropriate loss prevention actions.
• Price business in accordance with company underwriting standards.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers, agents, and colleagues.
• Complete assigned training, education, and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Interest in underwriting

Education

Bachelor's degree with 3.2 GPA

Job description

Great American Insurance Group in Cincinnati, OH is launching an Underwriter Development Program designed to train new underwriters through hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to multiple areas of the business. You’ll develop core underwriting skills, work with experienced professionals, and participate in structured training across property & casualty products.

During seven weeks of formal training, you’ll gain knowledge in underwriting terms, risk assessment, and compliance, then