Underwriter Development Program: Launch Your Insurance Career

gaig; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group offers an Underwriter Development Program based in our downtown Cincinnati, OH headquarters. This seven-week training combines hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to property and casualty operations to prepare you for a career as a commercial underwriter.

Through structured training and real-world experience, you'll work with seasoned underwriters and leaders to strengthen technical, analytical, and leadership skills while gaining exposure to specialty

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 experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Interest in insurance

Education

Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.2+

Job description

Great American Insurance Group offers an Underwriter Development Program based in our downtown Cincinnati, OH headquarters. This seven-week training combines hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to property and casualty operations to prepare you for a career as a commercial underwriter.

Through structured training and real-world experience, you'll work with seasoned underwriters and leaders to strengthen technical, analytical, and leadership skills while gaining exposure to specialty